Programs Coordinator

YMCA
Hourly
$18.00
$19.23
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
As a branch of Ridgewood YMCA, the Camp Bernie Program Coordinator will develop programming for both Summer Camp and Outdoor Education. 
Job Description

The Program Coordinator furthers the mission of YMCA Camp Bernie through the planning and delivery of program activities and events. Design and deliver program activities that are safe, fun, ACA compliant, and appropriate to the participants’ ages and abilities. This position holds strong focus on camp’s specialized and skilled activities, including but not limited to ropes, challenge, target sports, and/or aquatics. The Program Coordinator will report to the In-Season Program Director. They will serve as second in command for Groups & Retreats during Spring and Fall, as well as either the Day Camp or Overnight Camp Coordinator for the Summer Season. The Program Coordinator will also supervise any Program Specialists hired for those seasons.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level 2 or Challenge Course Manager Certification preferred
  • Prior experience in outdoor education setting preferred i.e., overnight camp, nature center, challenge course
  • Maintain open communication and work collaboratively with Senior Program Director, Day Camp Director, Summer Camp Director, Group Coordinators, and fellow leadership team members.
  • Maintains clear, productive, and professional communications with staff.
  • Participates enthusiastically as a member of the staff team, providing support and guidance to those staff members in charge.
  • Assists in emergency drills and in the event of an actual emergency
  • Assists in evaluating program feedback
Essential Functions
  • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspection duties of all program areas and documents accurately.
  • Inventories and stores equipment properly, reports and repairs/retires any damaged equipment, ensures equipment is working properly and makes necessary purchases of new equipment.
  • Ensures that program instructors and camp program staff are conducting regular safety checks of program equipment, keeping adequate logs, and that program areas are cleaned daily and cleared of any hazards or debris.
  • In partnership with Groups & Retreats, leads trainings on all high rope’s elements and other program areas to ensure continued confidence and competence of staff in these areas.
  • Regularly observe, assess the skills, and monitor work of program instructors and counselors, and report observations to the In-Season Program Director.
  • Oversee daily operations of either Day or Overnight Camp as the Coordinator for that camp.
  • With direction from Groups & Retreats, ensures excellent experience for our rental groups and Groups & Retreats staff.
  • Works directly with groups for on-site programs by facilitating program activities and hosting groups as needed.
  • Coordinates preparation of programs, set-ups and break down of areas for daily usage.
  • Assists in running meals and leading evening programs as needed.
  • Develops and implements activity schedules including Free Choice and staffing schedules for all areas of summer camp programs and facilities.
  • Acts as a direct supervisor for program specialist staff.
  • Ensures the quality of the summer programs with observations and evaluations
  • Has knowledge of ACA Standards and provide guidelines to staff for utilizing camp equipment.
  • Designs and develops new programs as well as maintains program areas and equipment.
  • At all times, acts as a role model in attitude and action for all YMCA Camp Bernie staff and guests.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community
  • Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
  • Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
  • Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively  and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
  • Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment
  • Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model
  • Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role
  • Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community
  • Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
  • Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
  • Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations
Required Certifications
  • Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level 2 preferred
  • or Challenge Course Manager Certification preferred