Summer Learning Academy - Camp Director

Key Responsibilities

• Keeps the safety of campers as the priority.  Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing with campers, parents and other camp personnel always.
• Maintain a partnership with the Trustees.
• Support Trustees programs, youth outdoor learning and behavioral needs.
• Creates an active, engaging environment.
• By personal example, help interpret the quality of YMCA values to campers. Must be a positive role model.  Develops appropriate relationships with all campers and staff in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
• Use positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff do the same.
• Creates and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
• Assists in keeping daily attendance records.  Stay alert to camper needs by practicing active listening.  
• Keeps a direct line of communication open with supervisors, partners and counselors.
• Reports all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and creates necessary documentation.
• Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
• Plans and implements Camp Special Events and Family Night Activities.
• Coordinates camp activities. Actively participates in and takes ownership of all aspects of camp program, including special events, openings, closings, and extended hours.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.  Becomes familiar with provided training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.
• Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensure that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property with respect and responsibility.
• Abides by the established YMCA/DPH camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Must be at least 21 years of age, unless otherwise specified by the individual camp.
•  Must have high school diploma or equivalent; some college, and experience preferred.
• The individual should like to work with children and have the ability to work with, develop, and understand the needs of children.
• The individual must demonstrate a commitment to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds.
• Knowledge of group process - must actively work in harmony with other staff.
• Must be committed to carrying out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and goals.
• Must utilize effective communication skills.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain current First Aid, Oxygen administration, and CPR certifications and all others as required by the specific camp.

Job Benefits

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment. 
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. 
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. 
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion. 
• A healthy work/life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits including: 
• FREE YMCA Membership for you. 
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons. 
• Discounted or FREE family membership. 
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement) 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package. 
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)