Job Description: Summer Day Camp Director 

Position Summary:

For 165 years, the YMCA of Greater Springfield has provided youth development, fostered healthy living, and promoted social responsibility in the 14 cities and towns that it serves. We take pride in being one of the largest non-school educators in the state, one of the top 120 YMCAs in the U.S., and the second oldest Y in the country. 

Whether you are interested in joining a leading non-profit or looking to advance your Y career, this is your opportunity to help make our community better together. The Y. ™ For a better us. ™

Please note that any offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be completed.

The Camp Director is responsible for the organization, delivery, and quality of the Summer Day Camp Program. This position works independently under the general direction of the Associate Executive Director of School Age Education and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks.

Essential Functions:

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:

 Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Direct supervision of camp staff by the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, train, assign, and direct camp staff. 
• Address complaints and resolve problems. 
• Role model and give guidance in appropriate positive discipline.

Program Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest quality camp program. 
• Provide accurate organized record keeping of camp participants and curriculum. Responsible for camper connection and retention throughout the program.
• Responsible for working within the confines of the department budget.
• A commitment to safety that is evident throughout the Camp Program. 
• Ensure campers’ development of the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in a safe and nurturing environment. 
• Ensure campers’ exposure to the Search Institutes’ 40 Developmental Assets.
• Equipment and facilities that are kept in good repair and condition. 
• Develop innovative camp programs that include quality instruction and staffing. 
• Develop staff that understand and deliver the YMCA mission, character development, and the member involvement model. 
• Must be available in 10 of the 11 weeks of summer. 
• Be available for weekly meetings and trainings mid-May, 2024

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
• Associate/bachelor's degree in related course work (e.g. Education, Social Work, Ecology).
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in programming and camp operations or equivalent Y experience. 
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in program design and implementation.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in managing staff.
• Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide organizational leadership, coaching, and personal development support.
• Proven experience in teaching and directing diverse populations in youth enrichment programs.
• Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
• Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
• An ability to work with a diverse population.
• Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Exhibit excellent relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to swim, ride a bicycle, get wet (pool and rain), traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods.

Certifications:CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. 

Candidate must demonstrate a thorough understanding of relationship building, the YMCA mission, and the ability to lead a team.

Leadership Competencies:

While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying special attention to the following areas:

Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.

Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Intelligence - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, as well as how they impact relationships.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods.
• Move around the work environment independently.
• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smartphone.
• Push, pull, or lift to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate but may vary based on several external factors.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.