LIT CAMP COORDINATOR

Summer Camp dates: June 16th, 2025, through August 22nd, 2025

The LIT Coordinator provides direct supervision of campers and facilitates the execution of lesson plans in the Leader in Training program, a co-ed leadership development program for grades 7-10.

Essential Functions:

• Provide positive supervision of LIT participants.
• Facilitate a safe and fun program environment.
• Respond to emergencies appropriately.
• Lead activities and games via the curriculum for LIT participants, including impromptu activities.
• Develop and facilitate appropriate leadership and volunteer opportunities for LIT participants, including a workshop on Civic Engagement.
• Follow schedules and be on time.
• Provide guidance and redirection to LIT participants.
• Keep program equipment clean and organized.
• Report on areas of concern to Association Camp Director.
• Adhere to all safety protocols as outlined in YMCA and Camp policies.

LIT Staff will:

• Be paid a competitive wage.
• Attend 40 hours of mandatory training June 9th through June 13th, 2025, to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications which will be provided through the Madison Area YMCA.
• Work up to 40 hours per week, days and times may vary.
• Be Eligible for a 10-week stay cash incentive.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and two seasons of experience working with youth in a camp setting. YMCA experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Attend 40 hours mandatory training June 9th through June 13th, 2025, to obtain CPR, First-Aid and AED certifications which will be provided through the Madison Area YMCA.
• Maintain certifications or become certified in CPR, First Aid and AED, and Lifeguarding.
• A willingness to participate in high adventure activities, if needed.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work more than a 40-hour week.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat in excess of 90F and high humidity.
• Ability to wear a face covering on an as needed basis based on guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Department of Health.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, walking and hiking on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Comfortable administering first aid and exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases is possible.