Registrar Day Camp

Overview

The South Shore YMCA Day Camps are a place where campers aged 4-15 come to enjoy a wide range of summer adventures. Camp is a unique place where we have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of many youth. Along with the fun that camp provides comes great responsibility, long hot days with many different challenges. In addition to practical experience and training, you must have a strong desire to work with youth.

Working with us requires you to be a positive role model for youth and a compassionate leader amongst campers and staff at all times.

Registrar — Registrars work directly with the Camp Director and/or Assistant Director. Registrars are responsible for maintaining proper camp records (i.e., attendance, camp payments, etc.), as well as monitoring camp emails and phone calls. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

• Input registrations for summer camp programs; this includes registrations and payments received by mail as well as assisting parents to register online
• Be a primary point of contact for parents; answer questions, provide information regarding logistics, dates, etc.
• Help with billing and collection of payments in a timely manner
• Assist with day camp check-in and check-out as needed
• Maintain all attendance records

Staff Engagement & Development — Assist in supervision of program participants in accordance with the organization's policies, EEC regulations, applicable laws and QRIS Standards. Monitor and communicate with Camp Directors regarding all staff-related EEC, QRIS, and South Shore YMCA requirements.

Membership Engagement & Development — Build relationships with and among families and members, assist in responding to inquiries and solving problems. Create a supportive community environment, assist in recruiting and engaging new families, and connect families to the YMCA’s cause.

Facility Management — Work with the Camp Directors and other Camp Staff members to ensure that program facilities and equipment for children are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive.

Volunteer Development — Responsible for assisting to engage and work with volunteers.

Community Involvement & Support — Assist in YMCA fundraising activities/events, and engage in collaborative relationships with community organizations in order to strengthen support and build community.

Core Competencies Required for Success at the YMCA – Leader Level

• Mission and Community Oriented – Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds supportive relationships with them.
• People Oriented – Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Results Oriented – Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures.
• Personal Development – Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibility.

• Understanding the Growth and Development of Children and Youth
• Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth
• Partnering with Families and Communities
• Health, Safety, and Nutrition
• Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum
• Observation, Assessment, and Documentation
• Program Planning and Development
• Professionalism and Leadership

• Experience with school-age children is preferred
• The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, children & families, volunteers, school administrators, members, community leaders and other agencies is critical to this position.
• Effective management skills, the ability to implement methods to address and follow up with family needs/concerns in a positive and professional way reflecting an attitude that values diversity.