What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Wellness Coordinator (Summer 2026) position at YMCA of Greenville?
Overview
Come join us on the Mountain! Located on 1400 acres on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, camp has some of the most beautiful views of any camp in the country. Share in the beauty and traditions that has made Camp Greenville a special place for over 100 years. You can be part of a dynamic team making an impact on all that we serve.
Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912 that hosts boys and girls from throughout the region and the world for summer camps, retreats and specialty camps. You will get to experience what the great outdoors of Western North Carolina and South Carolina have to offer.
YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of Camp Wellness Coordinator for the summer. The Wellness Coordinator provides intentional, helpful, and caring programming that supports positive development of staff and campers. They will help the camp community provide a more effective and supportive experience to campers.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
Responsibilities
- Support staff/LDPs in providing more effective and supportive experience to campersImplement mental wellness programming during staff training and smaller events during camp weeks
- Assist with person focused staff check-ins during/ after each session as a method of caring for staff members and making them feel seen and heard
- Provide support for and for campers to help reduce stress, enhance self-efficacy, and be an additional resource for a camper one on one needs
- Teach and lead behavior support and tactics to staff rooted in positive child development psychology and encouraging play
- Be available to discuss camper info forms and give support and resources
- Host programs during cabin rotations that touch on mental wellness but are positioned to meet the goal of camper support (Hikes, playing, challenges, learning new skills, crafts that reduce stress, teach life skills etc.)
- Collaborating for efficient processes and clear communication among all.
- Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
- Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind always.
- Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp
- Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Other Responsibilities
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
- Follow mandated reporting requirements
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
Qualifications
- Must be 20 years old by June 2026.
- Ability to pass Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be CPR/First aid certified or able to obtain by June 2026.
Preferred:
- Student in psychology, health care, therapy related field.