Youth Behavioral Coordinator
About The Position
Spend the summer at camp! Are you passionate about supporting children, guiding staff, and creating a positive camp environment where everyone can thrive? Camp Tracy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate leader to provide behavioral support and mentorship throughout our day camp program. This role plays a vital part in shaping daily camp experiences—working closely with campers, counselors, and camp leadership to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. If you’re a strong communicator, natural role model, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, this seasonal opportunity offers meaningful impact and hands-on leadership all summer long.
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of characteristics and behavior of elementary school age children
- 18 years or older
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in day and/or resident camps
- Prior experience in staff supervision or related leadership experiences with other adults
- Behavioral health related responsibilities
- Team player
- Display role model behavior
- Organizational skills
- Attention to details
- Good communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
Responsibilities
- Provide the camp with specialized behavioral assistance.
- Assist the camp director and day camp coordinator in carrying out daily camp programming through direct involvement with staff and campers.
- Provide council, advice, and daily supervision for day camp staff.
- Assist in the development of session themes and implementation of special events.
- Provide indirect supervision to all campers.
- Meet weekly with the other senior counselors and the camp director to review program plans, plan future events, and to discuss camp related issues.
- Participation in all special events and pre-camp training.
- Communicate with counselors within the day camp regarding activities, camp policies and procedures, and to evaluate staff competence.
- Observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations or emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
- Assist campers with communication, social skills, and interactions throughout the week.
- Provide ideas and help plan for weekly themed activities and camp-wide games.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
