Summer Camp Director

• Responsible for the overall leadership of the Summer Camp program
• Supervising staff and volunteers
• Managing finances
• Overseeing day-to-day operations
• Ensuring the delivery of quality programming
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Y staff, school partners, funders, donors, caregivers, community members, and other organizations
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants
• Report all incidents in accordance with the Y policies and procedures
• Supervise part-time, non-exempt staff and volunteers
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment
• Lead the planning of all camp activities
• Develop and implement systems and tools to maintain accurate program documentation
• Authorize weekly staff schedules and manage payroll expenses
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the camp program
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Summer Camp program
• Develop and implement an orientation session for families
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with guardians and community members
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints
• Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp training
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations

• Bachelor's Degree in a program area related to working with youth required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing a high-volume summer camp and supervising staff
• Y-USA Day Camp Director training and certification
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults

Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred