Description

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2024! Few environments are as special as camp. YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin has over 100 years of camping experience and is located on beautiful Barlow Lake in Middleville, Michigan. Our beautiful, natural setting provides an excellent opportunity for all who visit. We are committed to providing a camp experience rich in tradition centered on our core values, with a Christian emphasis, and allowing all who participate to gain 21st century skills, independence and life long memories.

OUR CULTURE

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Weekend Coordinator’s main duty is to ensure safe, smoothly-run camp programming during weekends while leadership staff are not on property. This position will directly oversee and coordinate summer weekend programming and staff trips; and will required early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities. This is a seasonal position starting in late spring and running through fall programming. Must be available Friday morning through Sunday evening. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Supervises weekend activity staff and camp counselors, ensuring activities and supplies are ready to go
• Finalizes numbers and works with vendors to order tickets for off-site field trips for stay-over campers
• Addresses camper behavior concerns as needed
• Coordinates staff time off outings to ensure compliance with the J-1 Visa’s cultural exchange requirements
• Coordinates stayover camper laundry
• Acts as on-site Weekend Host during the Outdoor Education/Rental Season
• Coordinates pre-Arrival Checks including meeting room and A/V Setup
• Coordinates dining hall orientation, setup, and clean-up. Serves as a meal host for all meals
• Checks cabins to confirm lights work, clean and hot water functions, cabins unlocked, etc. Locks all buildings not in use
• Manages check-in processes, collection of waivers, and cabin assignments upon camper arrival. Assist with camper check-in/check-out as needed
• Performs check-ins with group leaders. Handle minor concerns/challenges
• Acts as main point of contact in case of emergency
• Leads facility/property clean up after group’s departure

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of Camp Manitou-Lin and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

COMPENSATION

$100.00 - $120.00 per day; Seasonal; Non -Exempt

BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Individual Membership
• 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 21 years of age and high school graduate or equivalent
• Documented experience working with children and a desire to work outdoors
• Organizational skills to plan, schedule, and facilitate programs
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group
• Ability to give supervision and guidance to staff
• Ability to lead and/or assist in teaching an activity
• Ability to plan programs and carry them out
• Ability to teach leadership skills
• Ability to teach and role model the Core Values of the YMCA and use of 21st century life skills
• Good character and ability to adapt to camp setting; enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• First Aid Certification required 
• AED Certification required 
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather elements, and heat. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

TRAVEL

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.