Assistant Camp Director Somapy

About the role

The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the camp, ensuring the safety and well-being of campers, and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure campers are safe and well supervised.
• Recruit, hire, on-board, develop, direct, and evaluate staff. Motivate staff and achieve goals. Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First).
• Monitor daily operations, ensure compliance with licensing/regulations, and maintain accurate records.
• Schedule program activities, theme days, and family nights; oversee logistics and schedules for off-site trips.
• Communicate performance standards, supervise, evaluate, and motivate staff; coach, teach, model, reinforce, assist with difficult situations, and correct behavior.
• Connect with staff, campers, and parents, making all feel welcome and included.
• Review concerns, priorities, progress, problems, reports, and matters related to camp and programs with the Child Care Director.
• Maintain and oversee supplies and orders; identify and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Attend staff meetings, special events, and training events as scheduled.
• Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience working at a camp or related experience working with children in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to independently lead and actively participate in a variety of activities.
• Experience in supervision.
• Ability to create and deliver activities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• First Aid & CPR certifications.