Dining Hall Coordinator (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to coordinate the dining hall program and atmosphere during meals. The coordinator creates a fun, creative, and welcoming experience for campers and staff while keeping meals organized and running efficiently. This role leads announcements, games, songs, and dining hall traditions; coordinates meal flow and transitions; and works closely with Food Service and camp program leadership. The coordinator may also support cabin leader staff when not in the dining hall and fill in for cabin leaders at times. Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912, located on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It hosts boys and girls from across the region and the world for summer camps, retreats, and specialty camps. The position supports the camp’s mission and values by helping foster an inclusive, positive experience and safeguarding campers’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old or have graduated high school by June 2027.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification by June 2027.
Comfort with public speaking, making announcements, and leading games and activities for large groups.
Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain a positive, engaging atmosphere while managing schedules and expectations.
Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading group activities, games, or large-group programming.
Experience working with children or teens in a residential summer camp setting.
Experience coordinating volunteers, youth leaders, or program staff.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and supervise engaging dining hall programming during meals while maintaining an efficient, timely meal schedule.
Serve as the primary host during meals by making announcements, speaking to large groups, and leading games, songs, and dining hall traditions.
Coordinate meal flow, including seating, announcements, activities, and transitions, so campers and staff have adequate time to eat and meals stay on schedule.
Work with the Food Service Director to coordinate dining hall operations, table assignments, and table settings before and after each camp session.
Coordinate with the LDP Coordinator to support and guide Leadership Development Program Service Corps campers assisting in the dish room and with dining hall setup and cleanup.
Set clear expectations and appropriately supervise campers helping with dining hall responsibilities, in coordination with their assigned leaders and Food Service staff.
Assist the Arts & Crafts Coordinator with planning and decorating the dining hall for the weekly themed dinner on Friday evenings.
Help maintain an organized, clean, welcoming dining hall and communicate operational needs or concerns to the Food Service Director and camp leadership.
Collaborate with program staff to create an inclusive, positive dining hall culture.
Support cabin leader staff when not in the dining hall and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
Work with participants of all backgrounds and serve as a role model by upholding camp values and acting with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind.
Support the mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being of campers.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Follow policies and procedures related to consumer boundaries, abuse risk management training and responsibilities, high-risk activities, supervision, and mandated reporting.