Specialty Summer Camp Counselor: Gymnastics Coach

Specialty Summer Camp Counselor:
Gymnastics Coach

Job Category
:
Childcare

Requisition Number
: FAMIL
003486

Posted :
January 26, 2026

Part-Time

Greater Hollywood FC, 3161 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Specialty Camp Counselor - Gymnastics Camp Counselor is responsible for the overall operations, program management, and Camp Curriculum. This includes supervising Teen participants ages 12-17, and developing a rapport with their parents, in addition, the individual in this position is responsible for ensuring that the program adheres to the YMCA of South Florida's Risk Management policies and procedures.

Essential Functions /

Job Duties:

• Develop and plan age-appropriate activities for the Specialty Camp component to include but not limited to Arts and Crafts, gymnastics skills and drills
• Develop lesson plans for the Specialty Camp
• Ensure compliance with requirements, including staffing appropriately and monitoring day-to-day operations, activities, curriculum planning, programming implementation, and to ensure use of mandatory curricula
• Ensure that staff plan/implement well-organized and well-varied activities
• Create a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and general self-concept of all participants
• Communicate clearly and regularly with parents about the program and their child's participation
• Partner with facility personnel to ensure cohesive relationship is maintained and facility is used properly
• Monitor equipment and facilities for safety and security purposes
• Work with the Program Director to ensure that all standards required by the YMCA are complied with fully
• Maintain close communication with the Program Director on all issues concerning the program
• Uphold all YMCA policies and Risk Management / Safety procedures including reporting all incidents within 24 hours to the Program Director or corporate office
• Communicate all programmatic issues and information immediately to the supervisor
• Document behavior issues and/or incidents daily, as needed
• Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained and report discrepancies to the Director as needed
• Demonstrate, model and tailor programming to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities, and developmentally appropriate activities
• Other duties as assigned

Mission Advancement:
Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.

Collaboration:

Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness:
Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth:
Fosters a learning environment that embraces diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities / Position Requirements:

• A high school diploma or a GED
• Experience with Specialty Camps (Gymnastics). Must be at least 18 years of age
• A minimum of two years' work experience with school-aged children
• Ability to relate to both children and adults; understand, practice and model YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Must be able to implement curriculums and provide instruction to participants at a basic level
• Must excel in both written and verbal communication
• Excelle…