Events Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and daily supervision of the Full Time Program Director, the Events Coordinator assists with the overall implementation of the Camp Program; including Evening Programs, skits, special occasions and any extra events to improve Camp.  The Events Coordinator serves as part of the Leadership Staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Adheres and complies with the YMCA of High Point Employee Manual, Policy & Procedures Manual, Code of Conduct and Camp Cheerio Staff Standards & Expectations.
2. Teaches staff their responsibilities in evening programs, theme days, and special events during staff training.
3. Teaches and monitors proper use of all supplies used for evening programs and special events.
4. Conducts initial and end-of-season inventory of supplies and stores all supplies in a safe and organized fashion.
5. Plans, organizes, schedules and implements all evening programs, theme days, and special events.
6. Distributes evening program schedule to staff at Thursday night meetings for the next session.
7. Coordinates Support Staff to evening programs/special events.  
8. Writes and distributes all rules, boundaries, and other necessary information for staff leading evening programs.
9. Supervises the work of cabin counselors and program staff during evening programs and special events.
10. Plans and directs all opening nights of camp sessions with the assistance of Program Staff and Cabin Staff. 
11. Plans and directs all Campfires.
12. Plans and directs camp-wide run skits.
13. Assists in the preparations for the closing ceremony.
14. Supervises assigned areas of camp when operating a rainy day program.
15. Consults with counselors for new evening program ideas.
16. Supervises music at camp-wide functions.  Music must be appropriate (i.e. no obscenities, etc.).
17. Serves as an active member of the Leadership Staff, assisting in a weekend camper supervision, evaluations, and participating as a leader in other areas of camp as determined by the Camp Director.  
18. Administers basic first aid until qualified medical personnel arrive.
19. Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
20. Conducts behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on the YMCA.
21. Performs other duties and tasks as requested by immediate supervisor to facilitate efficient and effective operation of the YMCA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age of 20 years preferred 
2. Current certification in CPR and First Aid preferred.
3. Previous experience as a Junior Counselor, Senior Counselor or other Camp Programs preferred 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential job duties.  Auditory ability to respond to critical situations.  Ability to respond in emergency situations.