Program Specialist for Camp Y-ki
About The Position
Camp Y-Ki is hiring Program Specialists to lead fun, engaging activities in Sports, Arts & Crafts, STEM, and Team Building. We are also seeking an Archery Instructor to run our archery program. Specialists create safe, exciting experiences and help make camp unforgettable for our campers. Position Summary: Sports Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading engaging sports and physical activity programs for campers throughout the summer. This role plays a key part in promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development, and fun while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. The Sports Specialist works collaboratively with camp counselors and leadership staff to help campers stay active, confident, and connected through play — embodying the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Team Building Specialist is responsible for creating and leading dynamic, engaging activities that promote teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving among campers. This role helps campers learn the value of cooperation and respect while building friendships and confidence through fun and meaningful challenges. The Team Building Specialist fosters a positive environment that embodies the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, helping every camper feel included and empowered. The Life & STEM Specialist is responsible for developing and leading fun, hands-on educational activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and discovery in campers. This role blends the excitement of camp with engaging learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and essential life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The Life & STEM Specialist helps campers explore, experiment, and grow in a supportive YMCA environment that promotes learning through play and imagination. The Archery Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering safe and engaging archery programs for campers in accordance with YMCA policies and ACA standards. This role focuses on teaching proper archery techniques, promoting sportsmanship, ensuring safety at all times, and fostering a fun and positive camp experience for all participants. Arts & Crafts Specialist is responsible for planning and leading creative, hands on art project and activities that inspire campers to express themselves and explore their imaginations. This role encourages creativity, confidence and fun while promoting the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Arts & Crafts Specialist helps make camp a colorful and exciting experience by providing engaging projects that allow every camper to shine.
Responsibilities
- planning, organizing, and leading engaging sports and physical activity programs for campers
- creating and leading dynamic, engaging activities that promote teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving among campers
- developing and leading fun, hands-on educational activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and discovery in campers
- planning, organizing, and delivering safe and engaging archery programs for campers in accordance with YMCA policies and ACA standards
- planning and leading creative, hands on art project and activities that inspire campers to express themselves and explore their imaginations
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