Assistant Program Coordinator Intern

About the role

The Assistant Program Coordinator Intern will support YMCA Camp Bernie's planning and preparation for the 2027 summer camp season while gaining experience in recreation management, outdoor education, and nonprofit camp operations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of 2026 summer camp programs and be a part of planning for the 2027 season.
• Update camp curriculum, themed programming, and activity guides.
• Plan progressive programming for campers of various ages and abilities.
• Support the organization, inventory, maintenance, and storage of program equipment and supplies.
• Develop resources and sample activities for specialty program areas such as woodshop, mountain biking, archery, arts & crafts, and challenge ropes courses.
• Learn best practices for challenge course facilitation, inspection procedures, and risk management planning.
• Aid in creating staff training materials, program manuals, and operational documentation.
• Assist with administrative projects related to scheduling, supply ordering, and program logistics.
• Assist Outdoor Education staff with facilitating environmental education, teambuilding, and adventure-based learning programs during the fall season, as operational needs allow.
• Contribute to special events, Outdoor Education programming, and other camp initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Pursuing or completed a degree in Recreation, Recreation Management, Leisure Studies, Sports and Fitness, Experiential Education, and Education.
• Applicant Eligibility: Current NJ undergraduate student, current NJ graduate student, recent NJ college graduate (must have graduated less than one year prior to the start of the internship), eligible graduate (May 2025-May 2026).
• Previous experience working with children, camps, or youth programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all required YMCA background checks and training.