PROGRAM COORDINATOR - Summer Camp 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a seasonal role from June - August and supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Coordinator will provide overall leadership and management across the summer camp program operation. The Program Coordinator is responsible for scheduling counselors and activities, program design, curriculum development, special events planning, and program evaluation. The Program Coordinator also serves a member of the senior staff team and is charged with high level leadership across the entire camp operation. The Program Coordinator is expected to lead by example and inspire those around them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide all campers, staff, and families with a high quality camp experience through excellent, timely customer service.?
• Responsible for supervision of all Program Leads.
• Responsible for evaluating Program Leads; regular verbal check-ins and two formal written coaching cards.?
• Coordinates weekly program offerings for campers and oversee fair camper sign up process.
• Build weekly schedule that includes staff assigned to appropriate activities based on skill set, training, and passions.
• Plan and facilitate all-camp activities for campers entering grades K-9th.
• Actively supervises staff throughout the day and is present throughout the day.
• Deliver staff trainings throughout the summer on various programs.
• Organization of daily amphitheater events and special activities.
• Responsible for theme day organization and communication.
• Effectively runs morning meetings with Program Leads.
• Works with camp office and program staff to confirm proper attendace across camp throughout the camp day.
• Assists with ordering program supplies for all programs.
• Ensures that program areas and equipment are maintained to a high standard. Communicates needs in a timely manner to the Assistant Camp Director.
• Ability to remain calm during an emergency.
• Assist with special events and fundraising campaigns.
• Builds positive relationships with campers, parents, caregivers, counselors and other senior staff to provide a high level experience to all.
• Provides effective and timely communication to the Assistant Camp Director.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years leadership and childcare experience.
• A passion for program development and coaching.
• Teaching, facilitating, teambuilding experience preferred.
• Supervisory and staff development experience.
• Administrative experience; ability to communicate verbally (in-person and on phone) and in writing is essential.
• Personnel values consistent with the YMCA mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and all common programs such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others and support them in their endeavors as necessary.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• CPR/ First Aid Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate needs.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.