Program Leader

Camp Coney Pine, in Rochester NH, is seeking Program Leaders for the summer 2024 season! If you are looking for a fulfilling summer job where you can support others in your community, gain valuable management experience and cultivate positive culture change – this is the opportunity for YOU!    Our camp, a traditional outdoor day camp, serves youth ages6-15 while coaching campers to build relationships, try new things, make memories, and ensure camper safety all while having fun and acting as positive role models. We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, so that you can learn, grow and thrive during your tenure at the Y.    The Program Leader plans, implements and leads a specialty program area effectively and safely. They are responsible for the youth in their program area and collaborating with all levels of camp staff to carry out developmentally appropriate activities.    Program Specialists needed for the following areas: Nature, Arts and Crafts, Adventure (high ropes), Sports     Additional Responsibilities:  Cultivate and supervise a fun and developmentally engaging environment and activities through appropriate techniques  Develop and enforce specialty activity and equipment use guidelines  Provide ongoing camper programming; support theme days and rainy days  Build positive nurturing relationships with campers  Build cooperative relationships with coworkers and supervisors  Engage with campers in a way that fosters Character building  Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Courage    Qualifications:  Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a day camp environment preferred  Background and/or education in recreation/physical education preferred  Applicable certifications for specialty area  High School diploma or equivalent  Possess strong organizational and group management skills  Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season  Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work    Position Specifics:  Camp season runs 06/24/24 through 08/23/24 and must be able to work most of the camp weeks  Pay range $14- $16hr depending upon experience    Year-round employment opportunities are available with the YMCA. We encourage you to join our dynamic summer team, and support youth in creating a great summer camp experience!

Salary : $14 - $16