Description

Camp Sunburst at Bridgewater YMCA - a 10 week program that runs from Monday, June 24th through Friday, August 30th - offers an exciting variety of camp options to please every kind of camper at every age! Camp is in a big outdoor green space for children entering K through 10th grade.

Camp Sunburst is seeking a seasonal Assistant Camp Director to provide energetic camp spirit and leadership throughout a fun summer experience! This role is responsible for hands on leadership and supervision of camp counselors, executing our exciting camp curriculums, staff scheduling and coverage, responding to safety and behavioral needs, and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Assistant Camp Director's primary responsibility is to lead all aspects of our traditional camp and to execute a safe and fun summer experience. Working under the direction of the Camp Director, in this role, it is imperative to be able to sustain and enhance a welcoming and inclusive culture while exceeding the expectations of our campers and their parents. Specific responsibilities will include leading and organizing daily camp opening or closing ceremonies, ensuring safe child release best practices at pick up time, managing medical needs of campers including intaking/storing/administering medication, anticipating ACA ratio needs and plugging in gaps in coverage, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all campers and staff, assisting in providing pre-camp trainings, leading weekly camp staff meetings, responding to camper behavioral issues in line with our discipline policy, swimming daily with our campers, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess at least 4 years of education, school age child care, summer camp, or other child development experience.
- Possess at least 3 years of experience as a lead counselor, school teacher, coordinator, or other children's program leadership.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Needs Programming, or Recreation Management preferred.
- Must be curious to learn new things, ask questions, and want to learn about the overall operations of the YMCA.
- Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Docs, GroupMe, and the ability to learn our database program (training provided).
- Exceptional speaking, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Must be in love with Summer Camp! This role is meant for outgoing, loud, and passionate individuals!
- Has experience and proven success with multi-tasking, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Able to work without direct supervision and is self-accountable.
- Bilingual and multicultural experience a huge plus.

HOURS:
*This role is a seasonal full time (40hrs per week) role. The ability to be flexible based on camp needs is required.*
Pre-Camp Trainings: TBD - held throughout June
Camp Assignment: June 24th - August 30th
Typical Weekly Schedule Options: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm / 10:00am - 6:30pm

Employment Benefits Include:

- FREE Membership Access to Any YMCA in the Nation

- Discounts on all programming at the Greater Somerset County YMCA

- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" with a 12% company contribution to fund after eligibility period.

- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion through the YMCA Movement

- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.