Retreats Coordinator

COMPENSATION:

$450 / Weekly

November 15th, 2026 - May 15th, 2027

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, the Coordinator of Rentals & Retreats is responsible for leading a variety of safe, engaging camp activities, supporting hospitality services, and performing general camp operations. This role serves as a friend, mentor, and positive role model to all groups utilizing the camp. The Coordinator must demonstrate a strong understanding of the YMCA’s mission and values and possess a genuine desire to work with children, adults, and diverse group populations.

Successful candidates will bring strong leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and sound judgment. This position includes coverage of one Manager on Duty shift per week. The Coordinator of Rentals & Retreats leads the Cleaning Crew and reports directly to the Senior Program Director. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory and condition reports for all department-related supplies, ensuring rental facilities and general camp areas are clean, safe, and well maintained, and collaborating closely with the Inclusion Program for young adults who assist with facility cleanliness.

• Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development & growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that each and every camper is included in the group.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
• Be consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
• Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
• Be on time for work and meetings.
• This position requires the Program Instructor to live on-site at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Camp Director Team.
• Other responsibilities depending on bandwidth and demands, negotiated between Retreats Director and Retreats Coordinator

• Experience working with children or adults in a camp or outdoor recreational setting required.
• Requires understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• TB test required.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
• College degree is preferred.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Ropes facilitation experience preferred.
• Willingness to become YMCA Mini Bus certified preferred.

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

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