Camp Program Specialist

Camp Program Specialist I

YMCA of Greater San Francisco

Position Summary

The Resident Camp Program Specialist I works closely alongside Cabin Leaders to create a safe, engaging, and enjoyable camp environment. This role involves living in a cabin with campers and fellow staff while facilitating specialized activities such as the climbing tower, zip line, archery, canoeing, hiking, and arts and crafts for campers and user groups. Responsibilities also include collaborating with Cabin Leaders to support camper well‑being, setting up and breaking down program areas, assisting with evening programs, and providing additional cabin support as needed.

• Provide responsive service to program participants, ensuring their needs are met.
• Collaborate with Cabin Leaders to ensure camper well‑being and a cohesive camp experience.
• Set up and break down program areas efficiently, ensuring all equipment is safe and properly maintained.
• Build respectful, meaningful relationships with staff, parents, and campers.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in interactions with others.
• Supervise and live with a cabin group, following the camp schedule to meet campers' needs.
• Ensure health, hygiene, and safety are top priorities for all campers.
• Support campers in understanding and appreciating their environment.
• Recognize and encourage campers for personal growth and positive behavior.
• Plan and lead engaging activities that support personal growth and social skills.
• Maintain appropriate camper discipline according to camp standards.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA, American Camp Association, and all local, state, and federal standards.
• Submit reports, including incident reports, health logs, and timecards accurately and on time.

The Program Specialist position involves working closely with campers in an outdoor, collaborative, and safety‑focused setting. Leaders will reside in cabins with campers, ensuring supervision and well‑being overnight. The role requires physical stamina, mobility, and the ability to lift equipment, lead activities, and assist campers as needed. Extended periods of standing, walking, and participation in physical activities are expected, along with flexibility for long, variable hours, including overnight shifts.

Meals and lodging are provided for the duration of the summer camp program.

• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all‑inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

The Camp Program Specialist I position offers a compensation range of $616 per week.

Entry level

Full‑time

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