Assistant Camp Director

Position Summary

The Assistant Camp Director -- Groups/Program helps plan, organize and run all weekend programs in a safe and customer friendly manner for retreat/conference programs and family camps throughout the year. This staff member takes on a key leadership role for summer programs (trips, program, units or day camp) and assists with preparation for summer, in their targeted area.

· Schedule programming and staffing for all outside client groups, family camps, and Challenge Course groups.

· Ensure that facility and schedule are ready for group use prior to group arrival.

· Schedule and supervise family camp program staff and group services retreats.

· Support summer planning, schedules, staff training, ACA standards and staff hiring.

· Keep the facility clean and uncluttered, and follow appropriate clean-up guidelines & closing procedures.

· Responsible for facility management and site security, including weekly updates of any necessary repairs to maintenance staff.

· Group communication to ensure expectations are met

· Overnight coverage -- Availability on radio for overnight emergencies while groups are here (remain onsite).

· Create, distribute, and summarize all weekend participant evaluations.

· Lock and unlock buildings and gates to meet the group's needs and standard operating procedures.

· Facilitate activity programming, manage/supervise program staff

· Between groups prepare for upcoming groups (as needed)

· Support summer preparation -- Prepare ACA standards binders, make summer reservations, training arrangements, request necessary purchases, pre-season staff communication, arrange staff/career fairs and promotional events, maintain equipment, design schedules (activities, overnights, activity rotations) with support/input of all key leadership staff.

· Year-round management of program area supplies and safety standards (ACA)

· Design/Implement Summer Activity schedules, programs, evaluations.

· Ensure program quality and safety standards are being met in archery, boating, pool, crafts, climbing wall and other activity areas -- Coach and supervise area lead and support staff.

· Deliver and Manage in-house and vendor delivered trainings to ensure all ACA and Association standards are met.

· Meet goals set collectively with Summer Program Director and Executive Director for year-round summer preparation.

· Arrive on time for all group programs dressed appropriately and ready to work.

· Support program team and work closely with staff associates in providing quality program experiences for all participants.

· Encourage professional growth and support staff through increasing personal program skills and delivery.

· Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

· Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

· Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Minimum 21 years of age.

· Two or more seasons of related experience preferred (overnight camp or conference facility).

· Preferred: Experience in customer service.

· Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.

· Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.

· CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (strongly preferred).

· Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

· Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Will need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.