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Village Coordinator- Camp Cullen

YMCA of Greater Houston
United States, Texas, Trinity
460 Cullen Loop (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2025
Position Summary: Provides direct supervision of staff and campers,within specificvillage as well as the staff caring forcampersin thatvillage,in a seasonal residence summer camp.Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotescampersafety and engagement. Provides a quality experiencetochildren and parentsfocused on youth development including theYMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility,caring, and faith. Essential Functions: Supervises a groupof staff and campers. Maintains supportiverelationshipwith the staff in their respective village. Supports staff when camper issues arise that cause disruptions to the overall programmatic experience. Available to staff and camper needs. Assistsin deliveringa safe,fun and effectiveprogram Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures. Maintains constant surveillance ofthe staff and campers in their respectivevillage. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for activities. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abusepreventionand emergencies. Takesimmediate action to ensure safety procedures are followed by campers. Follows up withsummer campdirector todeterminelong term solutions/actions,providestimelyandaccuratereports and follow-ups. Responsible for completing daily tasks related to their respective village. Works with the team toset-up activityareasprior tosummer camp activities.This includes tasks relating to clubs, cluster activities, evening programs, chapel,mail deliveryand cabin-clean up checks. Participates in the completion of closing procedures following summer camp activities. Conductscheck ofcabinfacilitiesand equipment for safety, cleanliness, organizationand good repair. Completes general cleaning, organization and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Notifiessummer campdirector of needed facility and equipment repairs. Submitsrequests in advanceforadditional equipment and supplies when needed. Evaluatesstaffasrequested, providesfeedback, and performstraining and behavior modification as instructed. Participates enthusiasticallywith other program staff toprepare camp forsummer camper arrivals, departures, andspecial events. Participates enthusiasticallyinprogrammeetings andtrainings. Maintains positive relations withguestsand other staff.Conveysinformation on programs and schedulesto campers. Attends camp marketing events and otherspecial eventsasdirectedand other duties allow. Representsand promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops and maintainscollaborative relationships with community agencies in service deliveryarea. All other duties assigned YMCA Competencies (Leader): Mission Advancement:Accepts anddemonstratesthe Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.Recruitsvolunteers andbuildseffective, supportive working relationships with them. Supportsfund-raising. Collaboration:Works effectively with people ofdifferent backgrounds, abilities, opinions, andperceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others.Seeksfirst to understand the other person's point ofview, and remainscalm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative toassistin developing others. Operational Effectiveness:Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embracesnew approachesand discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks,planswork and activelyparticipatesin meetings. Follows budgeting policies andprocedures, andreports all financial irregularitiesimmediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth:Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness tochange, andseeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings,strengthsand limitations and how theyimpactrelationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skillsrequiredto perform well; uses best practices anddemonstratesup-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Language Skills Ability to read, interpret,retain, and teach documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure/educational manuals.Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents, staff, members of the YMCA, and/or others, as well as in one-on-one situations. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense, understanding, and sound mature judgment to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form, including assisting with curriculum learning.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability tomaintainconfidentiality.Ability to be sensitive and alert to the needs, feelings, and safety of others. Ability to ensure children's safety and maintain YMCA,ACAandstate standards and guidelines at all times. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, walk,talkandhear.The employeefrequently is required touse hands to handle, and/or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.The employee isfrequentlyrequired to reach withhands and arms and tasteand smell.The employee mustfrequentlymove and/orlift upto 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds such as furniture, supplies, equipment, children, etc.Possessadequate vision and hearing to safelymonitor environmentandparticipants.The employee mustpossessthe ability to react to emergency situations byloud vocalization,quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift personsin distress of varying weights. Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time. Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as requiredby the local or State Department of Health. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularlyworks inoutside weather conditions.Nonsmoking and drug andalcohol freework environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate toloud.The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and/or blood.The employee regularly is exposed to bodily excretions of children, depending ondevelopmentallevel of children in the employee's care.The job is working for a YMCA ResidentCamp Programlocated at YMCA Camp Cullen in Trinity, TX. Qualifications: Prefer 2years ofresident camp experience Prefer 1 year of experiencein a supervisory role CPR, First aid and O2certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within30 daysof hire date. Prefer knowledge of, andpreviousexperience with, diverse populations Other Requirements: TheVillageCoordinator is required tolive on the camp property during the season. The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.