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Activity Coordinator- Camp Cullen

YMCA of Greater Houston
United States, Texas, Trinity
460 Cullen Loop (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2025
Position Summary: Provides scheduling for all programming of camp.Maintains knowledge of which campers are at which activities incasestaff or parents need tolocatecampers promptly. This position is also responsible for organizing staff and campers into "club" activities for the week. Maintains organization and clear communication between summer camp director, leadstaffand the rest of staff so that programming and transitions are high quality. Responsible for ensuring that staff follow the schedule tomaintainnecessary allotted times for activities to allow campers to get the most out of the programs provided atcampCullen.Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotescampersafety and engagement. Provides a quality experiencetochildren and parents focused on youth development including the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility,caring, and faith. Essential Functions: Schedules activities and cabins in a mannerthatallows forseamlesstransitions andhigh-qualityprogramming. Supervises staff to ensure that the schedule provided is beingobservedand followed. Plans camp or village evening programs. Coordinates and works with other lead staff and staff to ensure quality of programming. Sorts new campers into their houses at the beginning of every week of camp. Maintains record of returning campers and theirsubsequenthouses Keeps organized details of campers' houses throughout the summer and provides reports to the summer camp director each week to be kept on record. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentallyappropriateand consistent with YMCA core values. Participates in the closing down procedures of camp. Works with the team to sort campers into their houses or keeprecordof returning campers and keeping them in their established house. Maintains workingrelationshipwith CFT. Submits requests in advance foradditionalequipment and supplies when needed. Evaluates staff based on performance,safetyand positive engagement with campers. Deliversa safe,funand effective summer camp program. Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for land activities. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abusepreventionand emergencies. Take immediate action to ensure safety procedures are followed by campers. Follows up with summer camp director todeterminelong term solutions/actions, providestimelyandaccuratereports and follow-ups. Participates enthusiasticallywith other program staff toprepare camp forsummer camper arrivals, departures, andspecial events. Participates enthusiasticallyinprogramstaffandallstaffmeetings andtrainings. Maintains positive relations withguestsand other staff.Conveysinformation on programs and schedulesto campers. Attends camp marketing events and otherspecial eventsasdirectedand other duties allow. Representsand promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops and maintainscollaborative relationships with community agencies in service deliveryarea. All other duties assigned YMCA Competencies (Leader): Mission Advancement:Accepts anddemonstratesthe Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.Recruitsvolunteers andbuildseffective, supportive working relationships with them. Supportsfund-raising. Collaboration:Works effectively with people ofdifferent backgrounds, abilities, opinions, andperceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others.Seeksfirst to understand the other person's point ofview, and remainscalm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative toassistin developing others. Operational Effectiveness:Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embracesnew approachesand discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks,planswork and activelyparticipatesin meetings. Follows budgeting policies andprocedures, andreports all financial irregularitiesimmediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth:Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness tochange, andseeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings,strengthsand limitations and how theyimpactrelationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skillsrequiredto perform well; uses best practices anddemonstratesup-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Language Skills Ability to read, interpret,retain, and teach documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure/educational manuals.Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents, staff, members of the YMCA, and/or others, as well as in one-on-one situations. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense, understanding, and sound mature judgment to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, including assisting with curriculum learning. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be sensitive and alert to the needs, feelings, and safety of others. Ability to ensure children's safety and maintain YMCA,ACAandstate standards and guidelines at all times. 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,talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, and/or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and taste and smell. The employee must frequently move and/or lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds such as furniture, supplies, equipment, children, etc.Possess adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor activityenvironment andparticipants.The employee must possess the ability to react to emergency situations byloud vocalization,quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift personsin distress of varying weights. Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time. Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as requiredby the local or State Department of Health. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularlyworks inoutside weather conditions.Nonsmoking and drug andalcohol freework environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate toloud.The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and/or blood.The employee regularly is exposed to bodily excretions of children, depending ondevelopmentallevel of children in the employee's care.The job is working for a YMCA ResidentCamp Programlocated at YMCA Camp Cullen in Trinity, TX. Qualifications: Prefer 2years ofresident camp experience Prefer 1 year of experiencein a supervisory role CPR, First aid and O2certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within30 daysof hire date. Prefer knowledge of, andpreviousexperience with, diverse populations Other Requirements: The activity coordinator isrequiredto live on-site during the summer season. The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.