Camp 'Nesee Program Coordinator

Position:CAMP 'NESEE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Location: East Area Family YMCA

Job :1973

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Camp 'Nesee Program Coordinator

Reports To: Child Care Director

Work Location: Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA

Salary Range: $17.50/hour

FLSA: FT/Seasonal

* Mandatory trainings in June

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Child Care Director, the Camp Program Coordinator is responsible for supervising and working with staff in an indoor and outdoor full-day camp program that will meet the objectives of the YMCA of Central New York and will be age and ability appropriate for campers.

The Camp Program Coordinator is responsible for Health Department regulation compliance, parent relationships, safety and first aid of all campers, documenting camp season, organizing and overseeing arts based curriculum, service learning, games, sports and other physical activities, group activities (small and large), character development and teambuilding. The Camp Program Coordinator assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training .

Salary Range: $17.50/hour, Seasonal, non-exempt

YMCA Membership

• Supervise and motivate of up to 3 staff members at a time; supervise all volunteers in the camp program; communication and collaboration with the visiting artists; ensure quality camp programming that maintains all New York State Department of Health Regulations.
• Supervise an assigned group of children ensuring their enjoyment and safety; be aware of safety/medical issues to prevent accidents. This includes ensuring all campers are drinking enough fluids regularly to prevent any dehydration; assist all campers in the daily organization of their belongings; handle all discipline problems in a consistent manner as they occur. Seek advice from the Child Care Director as needed.
• Maintain all records for the group including attendance, camper assignments to counselors, parent communications and medical logs.
• Attend and be actively involved in staff training and orientation as well as weekly camp staff meetings.
• Work with other staff to develop a full recreational and educational program each session; organize and implement a well-rounded schedule of activities in daily programming by being actively involved in service learning, games, sports, swimming, group activities (small and large), character development and teambuilding.
• Involved in a daily swim program that includes being in the water with campers while supervising and assisting with water activities. Responsible for swim logs and swim bracelets (note: female staff are required to wear a one-piece bathing suit).
• Assist with the supervision of the lunch period and sit with a group of campers during lunch to ensure that each camper is eating a proper lunch and drinking enough fluids to prevent dehydration and other heat related illnesses.
• Sign-in and sign-out each camper verifying the correct authorized pick-up adult.
• Responsible for performing any first aid needed by campers or staff; will be the certified RTE staff in the building/on campus at all times when full-day camp is in session.
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