Assistant Groups Coordinator

Are you looking for a career in outdoor education? YMCA Camp Bernie, located in beautiful Port Murray, NJ,  is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our leadership team. The Assistant Groups Coordinator will work directly with Groups Coordinator to plan and implement all programming for our Outdoor  Education and weekend groups. This is a full-time, salary position including medical/dental benefits with room and board provided.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of all Outdoor Education, Summer, and Weekend Group programs.
• Supervise and evaluate all Program Staff.
• Recruit, hire and retain seasonal and part-time staff.
• Create staff schedules and track staff work hours.
• Work with the Group Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate training of Program Staff.
• Act as point person for group hosts, and host groups as needed.
• Develop and maintain systems and running documents to provide helpful and necessary information to staff.
• Be on-call on rotation with emergency cell phone and respond to group needs.
• Awareness of program’s immediate and long terms needs and able to provide constructive input on program needs for improvements and successes.
• Assist in evaluating curriculum, developing new programs, and modifying existing lessons.
• Assist Group Coordinator in processing evaluations and other feedback.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and facilitating Open Houses, and conduct tours for prospective schools, parents, students, and campers.
• Maintain familiarity with customers, programs, and field operations, and teach activities when needed.
• Demonstrate organization and attention to detail
• Work with Group Coordinator in whichever other projects or assignments are delegated for the betterment of the branch, and personal growth.
• Fulfill a leadership/administrative role in summer camp programming, including staff training, leadership and management, operation of camp vehicles for trips, pick-ups and drop-offs.
• At all times, act as a positive role model in attitude and action for all YMCA Camp Bernie staff & guests.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to exchange accurate information while communicating with staff and participants
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs and hills
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Standing and walking for long periods of time
• Repetitive stooping and bending
• Ability to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours
• An appreciation of the outdoors and human diversity is a must, as is having enthusiasm for educating children, adults, and fellow staff members.

See the "Job Description" PDF file above for more information.

How to apply:

Send resume to clidon@campbernieymca.org