Camper Support Specialist

As the Camper Support Specialist, you will work within the healthcare team and provide support to Unit Leaders for Campers with special medical and behavioral needs. Provide quality experience to campers and families and represent the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.

What You Will Do

Review health histories for all campers of note, and communicate behavioral considerations of campers to appropriate staff. Provide support in the event of a behavioral incident with campers, especially those with special needs or known/diagnosed behavioral disorders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. You have a passion for behavior management, youth development, mental health, and de-escalation tactics.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21
• Two summers previous camp staff experience or equivalent
• Specialized and practical knowledge of/ experience in: cabin and camp leadership, teen leadership and supervision; staff management, development, and motivation
• Outstanding ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to train, motivate, support, share insights & ideas with, and supervise staff guards and instructors
• Required: Advanced knowledge and passion for behavior management, youth development, mental health, and de-escalation tactics
• Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children
• Current first aid, CPR, and AED certifications strongly preferred
• Lifeguarding certification preferred
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks

Benefits

• 40 hours/week with Saturday and Sunday’s off
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked