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Assistant Day Camp Director

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Buckeye Valley Family YMCA

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United States , Lincoln

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20.00 - 22.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, the Assistant Camp Director facilitates the daily camp operations to ensure campers have a memorable and impactful summer. This is a management position required to help train, supervise and support camp staff. They will earn valuable experience not only as a YMCA staff member but as a leader. The director develops skills in communication, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, workplace flexibility, experience in youth development and overall professionalism. The work of an Assistant Camp Director is to create a fun, safe environment that enriches lives.

Job Responsibility:

  • Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
  • Interact effectively with the camp staff and guests to uphold Campers and Guests First Philosophy
  • Work directly with the Youth Development Director in overseeing the daily activities, day camp staff, general camp operations and programs to ensure the highest quality camp
  • Guide and direct campers and staff in a variety of camp activities and oversee character and skill development
  • Ensure camp programs are delivered to all guests in a safe, fun, magical and efficient environment
  • know, understand, train and execute all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp
  • Create, implement and grow extended season programs including but not limited to family, teen and parent/child programs producing new revenue streams
  • Communicate programming opportunities to group leaders and program goals to camps department heads
  • Ensure that all program area schedules are completed satisfactorily in a timely manner and coordinated with all other departments
  • Assist the Youth Development Director in developing and executing staff trainings and sessions for summer and seasonal staff
  • Coordinate weekly schedules, staff assignments, program area set-ups, meal times and logistics for day camp, businesses, schools, and other organizations
  • Work with special events, promotion, rainy day programs, and extended care and any other special needs as they arise
  • Communicate with group leader to ensure that each guest and client has a pleasant experience and their goals and purpose is adequately met
  • Maintain correspondence home to the parents of campers
  • Take part in mid-summer and post-summer evaluations with the Youth Development Director
  • Work with the Youth Development Director to construct and manage measurable fiscal responsibilities
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff

Requirements:

  • Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
  • Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
  • Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, versatility, and independent thinking
  • Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required
  • Experiences supervising staff preferred
  • 2-3 summers of camp leadership experience preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to understand and comply with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention policies
  • Completion of criminal background check and screening in accordance with YMCA standards
  • Completion of required Child Abuse Prevention training prior to and throughout employment
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with youth
  • Running and playing with children
  • Ability to swim
  • Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time
  • Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
  • Must be able to lift and carry/or assist children us to 50 pounds in weight
  • Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time
  • Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking
  • Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

Nice to have:

  • Experiences supervising staff preferred
  • 2-3 summers of camp leadership experience preferred
What we offer:
  • Recertification for lifeguarding if needed before season
  • Extremely valuable experience in childcare, leadership and professionalism

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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