Do you want to spend your workday outdoors?  Do you have a strong background in climbing/challenge elements?  YMCA Camp Bernie is searching for our go to person with all things Program!  This means being the primary supervisor of program staff for our Outdoor Education and Summer Camp departments.  You’ll be expected to stay organized while: inspecting courses, completing inventory, training staff,  and creating progressive programming.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspection duties of all program areas and documents accurately.
• Inventories and stores equipment properly, reports and repairs/retires any damaged equipment, ensures equipment is working properly and makes necessary purchases of new equipment.
• Ensures that program instructors and camp program staff are conducting regular safety checks of program equipment, keeping adequate logs, and that program areas are cleaned daily and cleared of any hazards or debris.
• Leads trainings on all high rope’s elements and other program areas to ensure continued confidence and competence of staff in these areas.
• Regularly observe, assess the skills, and monitor work of program instructors and counselors, and report observations to Groups Coordinator.
• Works directly with groups for on-site programs by facilitating program activities and hosting groups as needed.
• Prepares programs, set-ups and break down of areas for daily usage.
• Assists in running meals and leading evening programs as needed.
• Develops and implements activity schedules including Free Choice and Smorgasbord schedules for all areas of summer camp programs and facilities.
• Acts as a direct supervisor for summer camp program specialist staff.
• Ensures the quality of the summer programs with observations and evaluations
• Has knowledge of ACA Standards and provide guidelines to staff for utilizing camp equipment.
• Designs and develops new programs as well as maintains program areas and equipment.
• At all times, acts as a role model in attitude and action for all YMCA Camp Bernie staff and guests