Camp Director

Overview

The Camp Director position is responsible for all aspects of the summer day camp program at YMCA of the Pines/Gloucester County YMCA Summer Day Camp. This position also manages the general safety, development, growth and skill achievement of the children in camp. These responsibilities include program development, staff relations, risk management, customer/community relations, licensing, staff hiring, staff training, fundraising, marketing and budget development.

This role has limited part-time hours during the off season and full-time hours during camp season.

• Provide for the supervision and safety of all campers, assistants, day camp counselors and volunteers in summer day camp program
• Supervise and administer all aspects of summer camp programming, recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation
• Effectively manage camp counselors, including delegating of duties and insuring that all day camp guidelines are being followed. Report any and all issues to the Executive Director promptly
• Cultivate positive relationships and maintain effective communication with parents, campers, and other staff
• Ensure proper use and maintenance, cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies in the program
• Provide and participate in the planning of camp while ensuring the delivery of a quality
• Ensure program compliance with the Department of Health, ACA, as well as Praesidium standards
• Respond immediately to all discipline concerns, working towards a positive
• Develop and maintain a culture and emphasis on quality customer service with the staff and parents. Respond to parent/camper complaints, questions, issues, or inquiries promptly
• Attend staff meetings in person/online trainings
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be at least two prior seasons of administrative or supervisory experience in an organized camp
• Must be 25 years of age or older as required by the ACA
• Knowledge in the supervision and safety of children
• Must possess leadership skills that can assist in encouraging and motivating children
• Must be able to identify age and grade level characteristics of children
• Strong oral and written communication skills, program evaluation, statistical analysis, organization, computer and planning skills as well as relational skills, integrity, flexibility, the ability to focus in the midst of commotion, and proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others
• First Aid and CPR Pro training will be required and if necessary, training will be provided
• Understanding of the relationship of the general public to the association
• Be able to pass several background checks including fingerprinting within the first 2 weeks of employment

• YMCA Membership
• Discounted Programs
• 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Paid Sick Time
• Salary: USD $24.59 per hour