Seasonal Camp Director

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150‑year‑old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

GSCY has 100 full‑time and 950 part‑time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Camp Star is seeking a seasonal Camp Director to support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Senior Director and/or Branch Leadership, the Day Camp Director will be responsible for the safety of campers and implementation of high quality camp programming. As the leader of the Camp staff, the Day Camp Director will be responsible for building relationships, foster achievement, and encourage belonging by providing a friendly, healthy, and fun atmosphere for all campers through development of personal growth, maturity and socialization.

• Ensure, above all else, campers are safe and well supervised.
• Provide leadership to camp as a whole, including programming, safety and activities.
• Develop and implement the Staff Orientation schedule and program.
• Plan and oversee the scheduling of program activities, theme days, and family nights, in conjunction with the Activity Specialists and Counselors.
• Plan and oversee logistics and schedules for off‑site trips.
• Communicate performance standards, supervise, evaluate and motivate staff including coaching, teaching, modeling, reinforcing and assisting with difficult situations and correcting behavior.
• Connect with staff, campers and parents, making all feel welcome and included.
• Review regularly with camp staff, Senior Director, and Branch Leadership all concerns, priorities, progress, problems, reports and all matters dealing with camp and programs.
• Oversee, effectively monitor and follow all safety guidelines associated with camp and all program areas.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns in a timely fashion.
• Assist with family nights and special events as needed.
• Work with Senior Director and Branch Leadership to develop consistent communication practices and program initiatives.
• Work in cooperation with all staff and other programs on the property.
• Host and attend all staff meetings, special events and training events as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Host regularly‑scheduled staff meetings.
• Attend and complete all required trainings. At all times uphold camp safety standards. Will understand and practice risk management and disaster policies and procedures.
• Must follow all Association Aquatics Policy Guidelines.
• Establish designated assignments for camp staff for aquatic activities. Help expedite arrival and departure from the pool (i.e. dressing rooms, etc.).
• Follow all YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the safest and best quality camp and to help maintain ACA accreditation.
• Secure and submit all accident reports.
• Report all immediate concerns to Senior Director, Branch Leadership, or nearest supervisor.
• Help to ensure supervision, safety, expedient procedures and fun activities on the bus. Lead bus songs, stories and games.

• Always maintain a professional demeanor, as you are a representative of the YMCA.
• Wear Camp T‑shirt daily.
• Maintain positive attitude, responsibility and self‑motivation. Be punctual and reliable.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Uphold GSCY’s More…