Arts & Crafts Coordinator - YMCA Camp Ocoee - Summer 2027

Are you passionate about working with children and helping them create memorable camp experiences? Do you thrive in an outdoor environment and have experience in a camp environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as an Arts & Crafts Coordinator for summer 2027 (full time/seasonal)!

Camp Dates: May 24, 2027 - July 31, 2027 (first two weeks are mandatory training).

As an Arts & Crafts Coordinator you will be responsible for teaching and leading arts and crafts projects for campers while maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on safety and fun for all campers
• Work with Cabin Life Directors to plan, organize and execute arts and crafts for campers of all ages
• Maintain a clean and organized space for campers to get creative
• Help solve camper issues
• Demonstrate leadership with your involvement and assistance with other camp activities
• Perform first aid or provide care for injuries as needed
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 19 years of age or older
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Valid driver's license required
• One year of experience in resident camp required
• Must be well organized
• Proven experience working with children
• Familiarity with camping and various outdoor activities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• A good understanding of safety at camp
• Positive, creative, energetic, reliable, self-motivated, flexible and patient attitude

Physical Demands:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including hiking, running, crouching, and carrying children
• Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings and varying weather conditions and temperatures

Training:

• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and O2 (provided by Y upon hire)
• Y Camp training required before camp sessions, including online safety courses (campers arrive June 1)
• New Employee Orientation required within one week of hire

Work schedule

• Other

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other