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Pay Range: Starting at $130.00 Daily Rate

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and Vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the JCD Operations Director – Day Camp, the Day Camp Coordinator position is responsible for assisting the Day Camp Director in program direction and implementation while maintaining the safety of the campers and staff, and ensuring the camp’s daily program is run efficiently.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

• Ensure inclusion and diversity in programs at Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center

• Work directly with the JCD Operations Director – Day Camp in overseeing the daily activities, day camp staff, general camp operations, and programs to ensure the highest quality camp as well as other duties as assigned

• Guide and direct campers and staff in a variety of camp activities and oversee character and skill development

• Ensure camp programs are delivered to all campers in a safe, fun, and efficient environment; know, understand, train, and execute all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp

• Help answer camper parent’s questions in a professional manner and communicates to parents about behavioral and/or health lodge visit updates.

• Ensure that all program area schedules are completed satisfactorily in a timely manner and coordinated with all other departments

• Coordinate the schedules, room set-ups, meal times and logistics for camps

• Execute staff trainings and sessions for summer and seasonal staff

• Maintain correspondence home to the parents of campers

• Assist Day Camp Director to train, develop, schedule, and oversee staff

• Support seasonal leadership with implementation of staff evaluations throughout summer

• Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff

• Attend all meetings as required

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, versatility, and independent thinking

• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs; the ability to use most office equipment is required

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Minimum 21 years of age

• 2-3 summers of camp leadership experience preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications Required:

• Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation training

• Before start of 1st shift: Basic Life Support, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.