POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Day Camp Director will plan and implement quality programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise Camp staff; develop program, plann and overseedaily activities, scheduling, lesson plans and general camp operations.
• Work with special events, promotions, and any other special needs; take part in, and assist with, outside camp programs, promotions and training sessions.
• Ensure all camp schedules are completed satisfactorily in a timely manner; comply with the camp schedule, arriving to work daily on time and working as a flexible team player.
• Interact effectively with the camp staff as a total system, with camper's best interest in mind.
• Know, understand, train and execute all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp; Coordinate safety and quality before and after care at all sites.
• Communicate with parents and address parent concerns in a timely manner. Seek the support of the Program Director when necessary.
• Assist with the various administrative tasks, coordinate schedules and complete all necessary reports; take inventory of and help purchase necessary supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Senior Program Director.
• Facilitate check in and check out of campers and maintain those records each week of the summer.
• Ensure compliance with American Camping Association (ACA ) standards and minimum program components
• Support the annual campaign by building relationships, storytelling, and identifying prospects for donations and volunteering.
• Daily supervision of day camp directors through: Site visitations, quality checks, and ensures logs and documentation is up-to-date.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.