Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc. · 1 month ago
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - Summer Camp 2026
Kingston, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSouthern District YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development. The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for behavior management and support for counselors and Unit Leaders across all camp programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for campers and families.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Responsible for guiding campers, coaching staff, and assisting Unit Leaders in behavior management across all summer camp programs for campers entering grades K-9th
Responsible for reviewing camper information forms prior to new sessions starting and distributing information to the appropriate staff (unit leader, program leads and counselors)
Conduct proactive parent phone calls for campers requiring supports prior to their arrival, to create a partnership between camp and families to ensure a successful camp experience
Observe campers requiring behavior support and provide feedback and strategies for counselors and Unit Leaders
Act as a liaison with Unit Leaders for any communication with parents regarding camper behavior issues
Work with the Camp Director and Unit Leaders to set behavior contracts as needed
Assist Unit Leaders to ensure communication logs and incident reports are completed in a timely manner using CampBrain software program
Effectively runs staff meeting trainings when applicable
Ability to remain calm during an emergency. Ensures staff team is timely and accurate during drills
Assist with special events and summer fundraising campaigns
Build positive relationships with campers, parents, caregivers, counselors and other senior staff to provide a high level experience to all
Attend meetings and events as required
Provides effective and timely communication to the Camp Director/Assistant Director
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with campers
Attend required abuse risk management training
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising campers
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to care about and give attention to participant's needs
Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes in program schedule and participant needs
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
Energetic and positive personality
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations
Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management
Must maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED)
Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks
Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 25lbs
Ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly
Ability to communicate verbally (in-person and on phone) and in writing is essential
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Ability to view and enter data on computer for long periods of time
Preferred
Teaching, facilitating, teambuilding experience preferred
Prior experience working with children preferred
Familiarity with various outdoor activities
Company
Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc.
Nurturing the potential in every child. Promoting healthy living. Fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Founded in 1926
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Masucci
Chief Executive Officer
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