Assistant Day Camp Director Job at Buckeye Valley Family YMCA (Lincoln)

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

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