The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for the daily supervision and education of youth in residential camp programs. They must ensure a safe, fun, and age-appropriate environment while living on-site in a cabin with participants.
Under the direction of the Resident Life Coordinator, this seasonal residential position works with all youth programs to provide quality experiences. Youth Program Specialists will be involved in the daily and/or overnight supervision and education for all camp run residential programs These programs may include specialty camps, after school programs, outdoor science school, and enrichment youth programs.
$750 - $825/week
Upholds the rules, policies, code of conduct and traditions of YMC Camp Campbell.
Serve as a good role model in personal language, appearance, communication skills, and health habits to volunteers and participants.
Supervise children at all time; lives in a cabin with participants as assigned.
Communicate proactively with staff to ensure the best possible experience for all participants.
Ensure that all actives are safe, fun and age appropriate.
Redirect participants' behavior positively and effectively.
Attend all mandatory trainings, workshops and staff meetings.
Conduct all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
Host and supervise large group programming.
Ability to adapt to all activities to meet the physical and behavioral needs of all students.
Exemplify and monitor good stewardship of facilities.
Additional duties as assigned.
Visual and auditory ability to observe and to responds to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of children. Required certifications include CPR and First Aid, along with the completion of a Child Abuse Prevention course.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.