Discovery Camp Assistant Camp Coordinator

Whatcom Family YMCA•Bellingham, WA

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. An Assistant Camp Coordinator at the Whatcom Family YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families while participating fully as member of a camp staff team to implement a successful day camp program.

Requirements

Availability beginning March 1 for leadership planning, preferred.
Demonstrated experience and background in: Child and youth development Behavior management and positive conflict resolution Outdoor or recreation skills relevant to camp programming Supporting participants with special needs
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities.
Experience working with diverse populations and the ability to build positive, authentic relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Current CPR (Adult, Infant & Child) and First Aid, AED certifications.
Lifeguard and Open Water Training preferred
Complete Praesidium Child Abuse prevention training before working directly with children.
Must have or be in the process of obtaining the following: Cleared Portable Background Check from MERIT Negative TB Test HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen training DCYF Required Trainings Food Handlers Card MMR Immunization Record
The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Nice To Haves

Availability beginning March 1 for leadership planning, preferred.
Lifeguard and Open Water Training preferred

Responsibilities

In partnership with the Program Coordinator and Program Directors, supervise Age Group Coordinators, camp staff and volunteers.
Communicate YMCA policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing support through role modeling effective group management, ensuring supplies are available, and identifying when staff need breaks.
Assist in planning and leading staff meetings and trainings.
Complete mid-summer evaluations.
Develop and maintain relationships with school personnel, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
Respond to all parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Professionally communicate as needed, confidential and evaluative information regarding program participants with parents/guardians through various means including but not limited to parent communication and parent/teacher conferences.
Build positive relationships with campers and families.
Model and teach YMCA core values—honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility—in a professional manner consistent with the mission and personnel policies of Whatcom Family YMCA Summer Camp Programs.
Demonstrate and enforce strong safety and risk management practices.
Plan and lead culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA values, including all-camp games, skill clinics, rainy-day activities, age-group games, and opening and closing ceremonies.
Communicate daily and weekly schedules clearly to counselors and campers.
Implement camp policies and procedures related to attendance, medical needs, discipline, abuse prevention, and emergency response.
Recognize and support the resolution of individual and group conflicts using camp values and procedures.
Maintain positive working relationships with YMCA staff and model strong relationship-building skills in all interactions.