Assistant Camp Director - Overnight Camp

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Job Description

Availability: January-June 15 hours per week; September-December 10 hours per week; seasonal exempt 6 weeks July-August. The Assistant Camp Director is required to live on site during camp training and sessions-all meals, snacks, and lodging are provided during those times. Seasonal exempt wage of $250/day.

Position Summary

YMCA Overnight Camps provide youth the opportunity to learn new skills, gain an appreciation for the outdoors, while experiencing achievement, relationships, and belonging. The Assistant Director plays an integral role in creating a magical summer camp experience at Overnight Camp. Under the guidance of the Director, the Assistant Camp Director is responsible for managing and supporting camper cabins, counselors, and other leadership staff at camp. They will be involved in most facets of the summer sessions and will serve an important role in planning and running activities, scheduling, operation, and other areas as needed.

During the non-summer months, the Assistant Director will help support the planning, organization, and preparations for Overnight Camp.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment and engagement of overnight camp staff
• Plan high-quality activity curriculum that is ready for summer staff to implement
• Assist in creating a culture in which every child has an exceptional camp experience
• Assist in the monitoring of the morale of the staff members (sufficient rest, mental health, etc.) and provide guidance to help them self-regulate
• Staying aware of parental concerns which have been communicated to the camp regarding each camper (eg, eating habits, dietary restrictions, special activity requests, medical issues, social concerns)
• Ensure and lead high-quality family communication during the camp sessions, including but not limited to: camper’s illness/injuries, behavior supports, communication around incidents, supporting staff in sharing end-of-week highlights
• Support unit leads and camper wellness teams in managing the daily schedule and ensuring high-quality programming
• Co-lead the planning and delivery of staff training through specific training sessions and as general support
• Be proactive, accessible, and available throughout the camp day to support where needed
• Take photographs of camp activities
• Enforce the principles and policies, as well as the objectives and philosophy of Overnight Camp
• Be a positive role model to children and staff in your attitude and actions
• Interact and engage with children in an age and developmentally appropriate manner, and use positive behavior guidance techniques
• Adhere to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies
• Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff
• Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their children to have a successful camp experience
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.
• Prior experience working in an overnight camp setting
• Demonstrated leadership and a commitment to developing, inspiring, and motivating a staff team
  
  

Essential Functions

Physical and Mental Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard kitchen equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically, interaction with others is busy, constant, and occasionally interruptive. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions, and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time, and therefore, their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Y Culture

• Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another, and to the YMCA
• Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
  
  

Mission Advancement

Embrace Multi-Team Leader Core Competencies:

• Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community
• Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Ys efforts for all stakeholders
• Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels
• Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors
  
  

Collaboration

• Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community
• Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y
• Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals
• Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals
• Provides tools and resources for the development of others
  
  

Operational Effectiveness

• Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions
• Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities
• Ensures execution of plans
• Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controls
• Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement
  
  

Personal Growth

• Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches
• Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change
• Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology