Youth Behavioral Coordinator

Spend the summer at camp! 

Are you passionate about supporting children, guiding staff, and creating a positive camp environment where everyone can thrive? Camp Tracy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate leader to provide behavioral support and mentorship throughout our day camp program. This role plays a vital part in shaping daily camp experiences—working closely with campers, counselors, and camp leadership to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. If you’re a strong communicator, natural role model, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, this seasonal opportunity offers meaningful impact and hands-on leadership all summer long. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide the camp with specialized behavioral assistance.
• Assist the camp director and day camp coordinator in carrying out daily camp programming through direct involvement with staff and campers. 
• Provide council, advice, and daily supervision for day camp staff. 
• Assist in the development of session themes and implementation of special events. 
• Provide indirect supervision to all campers. 
• Meet weekly with the other senior counselors and the camp director to review program plans, plan future events, and to discuss camp related issues. 
• Participation in all special events and pre-camp training. 
• Communicate with counselors within the day camp regarding activities, camp policies and procedures, and to evaluate staff competence. 
• Observe camper behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations or emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques. 
• Assist campers with communication, social skills, and interactions throughout the week. 
• Provide ideas and help plan for weekly themed activities and camp-wide games.  

 KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Thorough understanding of characteristics and behavior of elementary school age children
• 18 years or older
• High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in day and/or resident camps
• Prior experience in staff supervision or related leadership experiences with other adults
• Behavioral health related responsibilities

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Team player 
• Display role model behavior 
• Organizational skills 
• Attention to details 
• Good communication skills 
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to work independently 
• Critical thinking 
• Flexibility

WORK SCEHDULE: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:15pmJune-August. Seasonal