Job Opportunity

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Rentals Coordinator leads the Events staff (3-5 people) and reports to the Short-Term Rentals Director. The Events team instructs programming for our family camps/retreat groups and functions as housekeepers for our short-term rentals. In addition to the daily tasks assigned to the events team, the Rentals Coordinator is responsible for taking inventory and condition reports for all department-related supplies. They will assist in staff training, and work to develop and enhance programming. As an on-site staff at camp, expect to “wear many hats” and assist across all departments as needed. Must be detail-orientated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES /FUNCTIONS:

• Understand and be in accord with the YMCA philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.
• Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.
• Be concerned with camper development & growth.
• Be aware of health and safety concerns.
• Ensure that each and every camper is included in the group.
• Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return to every camper.
• Be consistent in following program policies and standards operating procedures.
• Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff and children.
• Be on time for work and meetings.
• This position requires the Program Instructor to live on-site at Camp Erdman, in housing as assigned by the Camp Director Team.
• Other responsibilities depending on bandwidth and demands, negotiated between Retreats Director and Retreats Coordinator

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with children or adults in a camp or outdoor recreational setting required.
• Requires understanding of childhood development and group management in a general camp setting.
• Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Education/Training:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• TB test required.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Camp Erdman’s High Ropes Facilitator Training.
• Must be able to successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Training.
• College experience is preferred.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Ropes facilitation experience preferred.

Benefits:

• On-site, seasonal housing provided at no cost to employees. Housing includes gas, electric, water, and sewer utilities at no cost. Housing assignment is made at the discretion of the Camp Director team, and per separate, written agreement.
• Access to any meals that are also provided to program participants.
• Competitive training and professional development opportunities.