Overnight Summer Camp Coordinator - Raintree Ranch
About The Position
The Overnight Camp Program Coordinator provides operational oversight for a specific camp program and helps create an environment that supports campers’ growth and well-being. The coordinator manages daily program operations, including staff training, scheduling, supervision, and activity development, while ensuring programming aligns with YMCA standards and prioritizes participant safety. The role leads group activities, supports broader camp operations, mentors campers and staff, and contributes to ongoing program improvement. This position is scheduled six days per week and requires living on-site for the full program season. Mandatory staff training is May 23, 2027, and the summer camp season runs from June 6 through August 7, 2027. Free on-site meals are included; on-site housing is provided, with a weekly housing cost deducted from pay. Weekly pay is $676.82–$710.52, with an approximate daily equivalent of $112.80–$118.42. The position is exempt from overtime under the stated organized-camp counselor exemption.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED, or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
- At least two years of work experience in outdoor education or recreation, including resident camp programming.
- At least six months of experience in curriculum development and/or program implementation.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Visual and auditory ability and physical capacity to identify, assess, and respond effectively to critical incidents and emergencies.
- Ability to observe participant activities, consistently enforce safety regulations, and apply camp policies and procedures to mitigate risk.
- Physical ability to lead and participate in group activities and related skills, including standing, walking, hiking, and/or climbing for extended periods, often outdoors in varied weather.
- Ability to develop others and provide seasonal staff with consistent coaching and feedback.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prepare materials and spaces for daily activities so sessions start on time and run smoothly.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and a warm, approachable manner when interacting with children, parents/guardians, and community members.
- Ability to serve as a positive, mature, and enthusiastic role model, demonstrating integrity, responsibility, and good sportsmanship.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a staff team, take direction, and contribute positively to camp culture.
- Ability and willingness to live on-site for the full program season and maintain professional standards in shared spaces with staff and campers.
- Fingerprinting is required before reporting to work, with subsequent arrest notifications.
- CPR and First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily camp operations and serve as the primary point of contact for parents, leadership, and staff; serve as Manager on Duty for designated shifts.
- Contribute to summer staff training and teach educational classes and recreation activities, demonstrating practical proficiency in skills such as archery, surfing, and climbing.
- Facilitate staff training in practical skills and other core camp activities.
- Ensure the safety of participants during on-site programming, field trips, and off-site excursions.
- Evaluate activities and events with the Program Director, track program impact, and implement data-driven improvements.
- Ensure program areas have adequate resources and that equipment is maintained in safe, high-quality working condition.
- Act as a positive, enthusiastic role model for campers, demonstrating maturity, sportsmanship, and responsible behavior.
- Help maintain clean facilities and properly care for and inventory equipment and supplies; practice stewardship of the natural environment.
- Participate in general camp chores, which may include cleaning assigned cabins and bathrooms, assisting with evening programs and special events, and contributing to projects as requested by the Program Director.
- Contribute to the camp management team through collaborative problem-solving, leadership meetings, and support of agency-wide initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free on-site meals.
- On-site housing is provided, with a weekly housing cost deducted from pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
