YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is hiring: Overnight Camp Coordinator in Middlevill

Now recruiting for the Summer 2025 season! Must be available to work the camp season, from end of May through end of August.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Overnight Camp Coordinator is responsible for the day to day running of the overnight camp program, coordinating a program that focuses on values and 21st century life skills each day. Fully participate within the guidelines of all YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin programs, and provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Identify and meet camper needs:

• Learn the likes/dislikes of each participant
• Be a positive role model for all campers and fellow staff
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
• Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp
• Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns
• Help each participant meet the goals established by the camp for camper development
• May be required to teach and lead activities based on certification or skill level in that area (lifeguarding, boating, adventure, skating)

Carry out camp programs:

• Carry out established roles for supervising camper health
• Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations
• Trained in basic first aid and CPR
• Be a resource for all camp staff providing support with any challenges throughout the session
• Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills, evacuating the cabin, etc.
• Help campers plan their participation in unit-wide or camp-wide programs, special events, and activities
• Lead or assist in leading weekly theme games for the day camp program
• Carry out and facilitate battle for the paddle for each session
• Lead Sunday campfire
• Raise any documentation book concerns to a director
• Serve as an LOD two nights per week
• Be present at flag pole daily

Administrative:

• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences if appropriate.
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Follow camp rules and policies on prohibited actions such as but not limited to smoking, use of alcoholic beverages, and the use of drugs, and cellular phones
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
• Keep updated documentation on camper/staff situations in documentation booklet.
• Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents during opening and closing day activities and any parent functions on camp.
• Submit all required reports on time.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
• Assist with the scheduling of camp counselors on a week to week basis

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

COMPENSATION

$80/day-$85/day; daily rate; seasonal

BENEFITS

· Free YMCA Individual Membership

· 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.

· 403(b) retirement savings account

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

· Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family

· Community Discounts, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age and high school graduate or equivalent.
• Documented experience working with children.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to assist and/or teach an activity.
• Ability to teach and role model the Core Values of the YMCA and use of 21st century life skills
• Good character and ability to adapt to camp setting; enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Lifeguard certification and/or adventure and land skills certification preferred
• Ability to administer basic CPR, First Aid, and basic health care to all guests of Camp Manitou-Lin.
• First aid and CPR certifications required (Training available at Camp Manitou-Lin)

Ideal candidates must:

• Engage participants in character and collaborative leadership development.
• Have a healthy personal philosophy.
• Maintain a positive self-identity and be resourceful.
• Relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Possess knowledge of group skills and a willingness to work closely with peers and campers.
• Show a proven ability to work with youth, and a desire to positively influence their development.
• Be adaptable and open to new experiences
• Enjoy hard work and long, but fulfilling hours, and seek personal development.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (required)
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• Fingerprinting
• DHS clearance

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Functional Expertise

• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a framework to improve performance.

Developing Self & Others

• Supports members, participants, or project teams in achieving their goals.
• Reflects on and learns from successes and mistakes.
• Proactively shares information, experiences, lessons learned, and suggestions to help others be more successful.
• Volunteers for challenging tasks or projects in an effort to grow and develop.
• Solicits and is open to informal learning opportunities to gain insight (e.g., performance feedback, coaching, and stretch assignments).

Inclusion

• Embraces all dimensions of diversity (i.e., ability, age, culture, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, etc.) by treating all people with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively over the phone and in person with customers, board members, and employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

TRAVEL

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.