YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG·Spartanburg, South Carolina
The Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for planning educational activities for summer camp participants, including developing standard-based lesson plans for areas like literacy and social-emotional learning. This role also involves coaching staff on best practices for creating conducive learning environments and managing student support documentation like IEPs and ISPs.
Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively communicates to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
Operational
Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal
Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.
Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. Current teaching certification preferred. Minimum 2 years of teaching experience required. Basic understanding of the YMCA, its mission, goals, and objectives and how these are essential to the operation of Y Readers Demonstrate significant evidence of emotional maturity, good moral character, and judgment Willingness to work in a seasonal capacity (expected to work up to 8 hours prior to summer) Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to create and work within a Christian environment so that each student has the opportunity for growth. Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances. Strong problem-solving capabilities. Must be punctual and able to effectively manage his/her time. Training and certifications required by the Quality Standards within allotted timeframe. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight. Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. Requires bending, pulling, crouching, leaning, kneeling, and walking, pushing, climbing, and jumping. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff and parents. Visual and auditory ability to supervise and respond to critical situations with children. Must be able to move freely and quickly through the facility and alternate program locations including outdoors and field trips.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, with a minimum of two years of teaching experience required; current teaching certification is preferred. Essential qualifications include strong emotional maturity, good judgment, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work within a Christian environment.
Market context
In South Carolina, roles in this category often draw steady interest because employers look for dependable candidates who can work directly with children or youth and meet basic safety standards. These positions are competitive when applicants already have current First Aid and CPR certifications, show emotional maturity and leadership, and can handle the physical demands of the work. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any experience supporting groups, supervising activities, or meeting lifting and running requirements. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping candidates review key details faster.