Summer Camp Volunteer Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Position Summary:

The Assistant Summer Camp Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director of School Age Programs with the Summer Camp Coordinator supports the daily operations of YMCA Summer Day Camp programs held within local schools. This seasonal position assists in ensuring high-quality program delivery, positive staff leadership, and strong camper and family engagement. The Assistant Coordinator helps maintain a safe, organized, and mission-driven camp environment and assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Coordinator.

Essential Functions:

• Support the planning, organization, and implementation of daily camp activities that promote healthy lifestyles, skill development, and character growth.
• Assist in supervising camp staff, providing guidance, modeling positive behavior, and reinforcing YMCA policies and safety standards.
• Help maintain staff-to-camper ratios and ensure proper attendance tracking and daily sign-in/out procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents and families, addressing questions and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Step into a leadership role and oversee site operations when the Coordinator is absent.
• Assist with payroll preparation, supply inventory, and adherence to budget guidelines.
• Support enrollment, retention, and overall camper experience initiatives.
• Ensure risk management and child safety standards are consistently followed, including incident and accident reporting and child protection protocols.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all campers and staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, special events, and fundraising activities as required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to operate a 14-passenger vehicle when necessary.
• All other duties assigned by Management.

• High School Diploma required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• 1-3 years’ experience in formal child care curriculum and programming, school age experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Child Care certification a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required

Working Conditions:

• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms.
• May be required to sit, stand or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
• Must exhibit patience and understanding.
• Must be able to receive and follow detailed instructions.
• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and children’s well-being.
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating manual dexterity in order to accurately work on the phone, computer keyboard, and other equipment.
• Must possess auditory, verbal and visual capabilities in order to adequately communicate via phone and in person.
• Must be capable of working under pressure in an educational environment.
• May be required to work outdoors for extended periods of time.
• May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions and temperatures.

Disclaimers:

• Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen
• All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.  Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management.  Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management. 

• Mission and Community Oriented: Models honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Practices inclusion and cross-cultural understanding. Models best practices of engaging and partnering with members and community. Assists in the orientation, training, and development of volunteers.
• People Oriented: Uses positional authority appropriately. Effectively engages group dynamics to develop diverse teams. Effectively tailors communications and influence strategies to the audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
• Results oriented: Monitors qualitative and quantitative expectations. Encourages and supports curiosity, creativity, innovation and calculated risk-taking of others. Provide others with frameworks for decision-making. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Cultivates relationships to generate funds. Effectively creates and manages budgets.
• Personal development orientated: manages emotions appropriately. Shares new insights, facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of changes