Join YMCA Camp Ocoee as a Program Coordinator for summer 2026
Camp Description
Nestled on the shores of Lake Ocoee, YMCA Camp Ocoee’s setting is breath-taking. The camp is set deep in the Cherokee National Forest in southeastern Tennessee and has provided a Y camp experience since 1923.
Job Description
Program Coordinator for summer 2026 (full-time/seasonal)!
Camp Dates: May 18, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (first two weeks are training).
As a Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for supervising, coordinating and planning all aspects of the daily camp program and provide daily oversight to activity staff.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 20 years of age or older
- High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred
- Experience in resident camp required
- Experience supervising staff and making schedules highly preferred
- Valid driver's license required (F4 Classification needed)
- Proven experience working with children
- Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- A good understanding of risk management and safety
- Positive, energetic, reliable, self-motivated, and patient attitude
Essential Functions
- Focus on safety and fun for all campers
- Schedule camper and cabin groups daily activities
- Create tailored schedules based on children's age groups and interests
- Help solve camper issues
- Plan all evening activities and special activities
- Demonstrate leadership in your involvement of other camp activities and events
- Schedule duty roster and staff time off
- Perform first aid or provide care for injuries as needed
- Assist with other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including hiking, running, crouching, and carrying children
- Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings and varying weather conditions and temperatures