Camp Fitch YMCA has grown a lot since its founding in 1914 on the banks of the Little Beaver River in Ohio and now resides on 425 acres on Lake Erie in North Springfield, Pennsylvania. Serving over 18,000 people per year, we welcome members of the Camp Fitch Bunch 12 months per year through our traditional Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Retreats and Weekend getaways, Adventure Trips, Farm and STEM programs, or just hiking the grounds and reconnecting with nature.
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all with the purpose to make children better, forever. To that end, our staff is committed to develop perseverance in children through engaging programs that develop friendship, achievement, and belonging.
As a community of staff, volunteers, friends, and alumni, we raise over $350,000 per year to provide scholarships to over 4,000 families and their children because every child deserves the opportunity to grow along our famed shores.
Traditions like Candlelight written in the 1930s keep us strong, while our celebration of diversity keeps us growing toward the future. We invite you to visit or return home and experience the magic that makes the Camp Fitch Bunch “the truest and the best!”
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Program Coordinators are heavily
involved in the day-to-day program delivery in all our program modes by leading program facilitators
(coaching, scheduling, challenging, empowering), driving innovation, supporting a culture of safety,
and providing at-the-scene oversight of experiences for campers in all of our program modes including
Summer Camp and School Year Programs.
The Adventure Programs Coordinator will serve as Lead for all Adventure Programs (including but not
limited to Rock Climbing, High and Low Ropes, Mountain Biking, Trail Maintenance, and Team
Building). This position may also support Camp Fitch YMCA Adventure Trips Program.
- Bachelor's degree or significant and related life experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience directly leading a team.
- Minimum ACCT 2 Certification
- Willingness to obtain or currently certified in additional ARC and other adventure related program certifications.
- Personal commitment to YMCA core values.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Attain required training upon hire: CPR/O2/FA, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment
- Support year-round programming through Hosting groups, innovating and developing programs, teaching and leading activities, Leader on Duty coverage, and logistical support.
- Develop and maintain all Adventure Program activities and facilities for year-round use.
- Evaluate and support year-round programming to drive our mission of developing Friendship,
Achievement, and Belonging to build perseverance in campers and staff. - Collaborate in the recruitment, interviewing, and training of new staff; adhering to all
expectations developed by the Program Leadership Team. - Coach and model appropriate interactions, adhering to all policies and procedures with staff, campers, parents, and guests.
- Model Camp Fitch Core Values: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership.
- Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Responds to all participants and community inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS RELATED TO ADVENTURE PROGRAMS:
- Leads the supervision, maintenance, improvement, and inspection of all Adventure Program activities and facilities to meet or exceed ACA and PA Amusement Ride standards.
- Train, mentor, and support year-round program staff with a focus on Adventure elements and activities through site-specific in-services.
- Serves year-round programming by coaching and evaluating seasonal program staff at assigned activities.
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively
communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective
systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures
resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds
and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community
leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals.
Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources
for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves
members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans.
Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear
accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates
a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack
or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required
to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
- CPR/O2/FA, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment upon hire
- YMCA Leader within first year