Camp Coach at Frost Valley YMCA

Town of Neversink, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

700.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Crisis Management, Communication, Group Facilitation, Training, Mindfulness, Coping Strategies, Youth Engagement, Risk Assessment, Decision Making, Collaboration, Documentation, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Empathy, Motivational Interviewing

Industry

Leisure;Travel & Tourism

Description

Description Camp coaches serve as a coach for both summer camp staff and campers to support mental health needs on camp. Coaches are not intended to act as therapists or psychologists, but instead will provide training and support to staff on mental health. They will help campers and staff practice and implement strategies to manage mental health challenges during camp. They will assist in the decision-making of whether or not a mental health challenge is manageable at camp. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coaches will check in with designated staff and directors at least once daily, will read camper daily reports to identify any potential mental health challenges and will encourage staff follow up Be involved in pre-screening camper support and co-developing strategies for managing mental health challenges at camp Provide trainings on mindfulness and coping strategies such as breathing, distraction, and motivational interviewing. Provide trainings on how to assess and recognize mental health risk, and how to follow proper protocol Keep detailed logs and data of mental health encounters Serve as an active member of the Frost Valley Summer Camp Director team, participating in on-call responsibilities and crisis management as it arises Correspond with parents about mental health challenges in conjunction with a program director and/or the health center staff Ensure that Frost Valley Summer Camps achieve the highest standard and meet the mission and goals of both the Summer Camp Department and Frost Valley YMCA, as well as expectations of customers. Embrace Frost Valley YMCA’s character values Requirements Working towards a degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field Possess or willing to get a Youth Mental Health First Aid certification Experience working with youth and teens ages 6-17 in a summer camp setting Ability to work long hours and perform well in a fast-paced environment, including evening and late-night programs Present a strong, positive model for kids and fellow staff members Possess excellent communication and group facilitation skills Possess strong crisis management skills and ability to assess and manage risk and engage in critical decision making WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to stand for long periods of time Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RATE OF PAY: $700.00 WEEKLY beginning June 8, 2026. Employment is seasonal beginning June 8th, 2026 through August 22nd, 2026

Responsibilities

Camp Coaches support mental health needs for both staff and campers, providing training and strategies to manage mental health challenges. They also assist in decision-making regarding the manageability of mental health issues at camp.