Program Coordinator (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to serve as Program Coordinator on its summer leadership team. The Program Coordinator assists in providing leadership and support to summer program staff through daily check-ins, weekly meetings, and creative solutions that make program areas engaging. The role works with the full-time team to provide leadership for a designated division and the camp as a whole, and helps create a high-standard environment for staff throughout the summer. The position includes planning and facilitating evening programs, supporting staff and program areas, coordinating activity schedules, assisting with staff meetings and evaluations, and supporting senior leadership with decision-making and program management. The Coordinator helps ensure campers’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being and contributes to a safe, fun, and memorable camp experience. The role requires adherence to camp values, safety procedures, abuse risk management policies, and mandated reporting requirements.

Requirements

CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain certification by June 2027.
Meet YMCA Camp Greenville minimum requirements to drive a 15-passenger minibus.
Have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Be at least 18 years old or have graduated high school by June 2027.

Nice To Haves

Be 21 or older.
Leadership experience in an overnight camp setting.

Responsibilities

Work with the full-time team to provide camp leadership to a designated division and the rest of camp.
Create and maintain a high-standard environment for camp staff throughout the summer.
Plan and facilitate evening programs for all of camp.
Assist program staff in maintaining program areas in accordance with ACA guidelines.
Maintain schedules for program staff and manage the afternoon activity schedule (Truddy time).
Assist in leading daily staff meetings.
Work with participants from all backgrounds.
Maintain rosters, checklists, and reporting information in a timely manner.
Build and support camp staff in creating a safe, fun, and magical experience for everyone at camp.
Lead by example in all aspects of camp.
Support the senior leadership team in decision-making and program management throughout the summer.
Assist with staff evaluations throughout the summer.
Assist with high-adventure program facilitation, including high ropes and zip line activities.
Serve as a role model and uphold camp values, working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind.
Be responsible for campers’ mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being while they are at camp.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
Attend and complete required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Follow mandated reporting requirements.
Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.