Assistant Camp Director/Unit Leaders

• Assists the Camp Director with the successful operation of the overnight camp program
• Plans, organizes, and implements activities
• Supervises camp counselors
• Performs administrative tasks
• Ensures the safety of campers
• Plan and implement camp activities as per the program design
• Provide daily oversight and leadership of camp operations
• Identify and solve problems, implement appropriate discipline techniques, and enforce policies and procedures
• Plan and facilitate components of the pre-camp staff training program
• Ensure effective communication between staff and parents of campers
• Develop and maintain positive, open communication between campers and camp staff
• Implement and maintain work rules and regulations as required by YMCA Buffalo Niagara and the NYS Health Department
• Pursue new and innovative program initiatives
• Participate with campers when needed in the pool during swim lessons and free swim
• Perform the administrative functions of attendance, camper development, program, and evaluation
• Perform the responsibilities of the Overnight Camp Director during absences
• Implement ongoing safety checks to ensure a healthy and safe camp environment
• Implement emergency procedures when necessary
• Performs additional duties as assigned

• Assistant Camp Director: Must have at least 24 weeks of previous administrative or supervisory experience in camping or equivalent experience acceptable to the NYS Commissioner of Health
• Must have a Bachelors’ degree or be at least 25 years of age to meet overnight camp regulations
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• American Red Cross, American Health Association, American Safety & Health Institute certification in CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant)
• Unit Leader: Must have one or more years of experience as a Senior Counselor or other equivalent position
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Able to successfully plan and lead activities for children in a camp environment
• Must be at least 18 years old

American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies is preferred

Room and Board Provided