POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Youth Development, the Assistant Camp Director provide supervision of the Summer Camp Adventure program, along with the associated camp staff. Assistant Camp Director is an enthusiastic, engaged, creative, and organized leader. Planning, facilitation and supervision of summer camp program and counselors. The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for the daily operations of the program. Employee’s primary goal is to ensure the safety of all campers while providing a fostering, nurturing and safe program environment for both campers and staff alike.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising all camp staff.

2. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with evaluating staff based on job description and performance standards.

3. Ensure that DSS and New York State regulations and guidelines are being followed in regards to the YMCA as a provider for youth programming

4. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with preparing written materials for camp program, including brochures, flyers, parent manuals, emergency cards and interview paperwork,

5. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with ensuring staff payroll is completed each pay period (collect, and signed)

6. Ensure behavioral reports, CIT certification documents, and sign-in & sign-out sheets are completed.

7. Handle/discipline/behavior issues as well as communication promptly with parents/guardians regarding camper progress and behavior.

8. Enhance and practice the character development traits: honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

9. Participate in developing and instructing enrichment activities for youth.

10. Participate in maintaining program records and reports (i.e. attendance & emergency records).

11. Ensure that safety and security of children is a priority. Ensure that the required identification monitoring of all persons picking children up from the program is happening on an ongoing basis.

12. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with planning, implementing, and facilitating, camp program plans for the summer, including themes, program supplies, program food, collaborations with community, and special guests

13. Provide safety awareness and leadership for staff and campers

14. Have daily verbal communication with staff, children, parents, and YMCA directors. Provide parents with as much information prior to “event” via written material, bulletin boards, white boards, and tripod flip charts.

15. Assist Senior Youth Development Director in planning and conducting parent meetings to encourage congruence between camp staff, parents, and children.

16. Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with staff and parents.

17. Attend all staff trainings, including Red Cross, disabilities, child abuse, etc., along with weekly staff camp meetings

18. Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and maintain a clean, professional looking environment.

19. Engage campers in all daily activities

20. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with leading weekly staff meetings.

21. Maintain DSS regulations and adult to child ratios.

22. Supervise camp counselors; provide breaks for staff

23. Develop and help youth complete a successful Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program, a certification program that trains and prepares teens to become outstanding camp counselors

24. Assist with swim class organization.

25. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with developing weekly camper groups

26. Develop weekly bulletin board theme decorations.

27. Complete all necessary paper work and child files for the upcoming camp week (Usually on Sundays).

28. File all behavior and incident reports at the end of each camp day.

29. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with hiring special guests for the camp week.

30. Ensure correct procedures, tracking, storage and all parameters of CACFP food program is practiced

31. Assist Senior Youth Development Director in planning, scheduling, and implementing weekly excursions and Camp field trips.

32. Supervise administration of authorized medications to campers as indicated by emergency medical card and parent manual.

33. Other duties as necessary and appropriated by Senior Youth Development Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employee must be at least 20 years old

• High school diploma required

• 2-years of experience in developing, organizing, supervising, implementing, and leading camp programs and/or classes for youth ages 5-15.

• Excellent organization, record keeping, and communication skills needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Responsibilities require a flexible work schedule including evening/weekend hours and require travel to various locations. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• 403B Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plan through YMCA Retirement Fund
• Free individual YMCA membership
• 50% off YMCA program registrations
• Sick leave as per the New York State Paid Sick Leave for Seasons Workers allowance
• Closed most major national holidays including Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Camp Program: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations