Activities Director (Seasonal)- YMCA Camp Cosby

YMCA•Clear Creek Estates, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal summer position at YMCA Camp Cosby involves caring for campers and staff in accordance with YMCA Christian principles, supporting their safety, well-being, happiness, growth, and development. The Activities Director directly supervises the Aquatics Director, Equestrian Director, Mini Bikes Director, and staff who lead or assist with activities. The role ensures that activities have trained leaders and working equipment, and that every camper has an opportunity to participate. The Activities Director supports staff, enforces policies and procedures, manages activity and camper schedules, evening programs and themes, addresses staff needs and concerns, builds a positive staff culture, and serves as a mentor and leader. The role works with activities staff, the Cabin Life Director, and the Program Operations Director to provide a safe and engaging camp program. Effectiveness is measured by staff and camper safety and enjoyment, a positive image of Camp Cosby and the YMCA, and campers’ and staff members’ desire to return.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior experience with children in camping or related youth work.
Prior experience as a leader or supervisor.
Belief in the YMCA mission and an example of high moral standards, Christian character, and values.
Teamwork-oriented attitude and enthusiasm for service to others.
Physical ability to cover the entire camp grounds and participate in all camp activities.
Ability to work positively with staff from different backgrounds.
Ability to train and mentor staff.
Knowledge of Camp Cosby and YMCA of Greater Birmingham policies and procedures, and ability to follow them and ensure staff compliance.
Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise sessions during staff training.
Support and inspire camp staff to become effective leaders for campers.
Be responsible for the safety, health, welfare, and happiness of staff and campers in the assigned village and accountability areas.
Lead some staff meetings and attend all staff meetings.
Facilitate daily meetings with activities staff.
Assist with check-in and check-out days.
Create and manage staff activity schedules, evening program schedules, and camper schedules.
Schedule the photographer and ensure approved photos are uploaded to eCamp daily.
Ensure ACA, Department of Health, and YMCA of Greater Birmingham standards, policies, and procedures are followed throughout camp.
Ensure activity leaders know their camper head counts and never leave a group unsupervised.
Follow camp schedules and planned activities.
Work in unison with activities staff, the Cabin Life Director, and the Program Operations Director to support camp leadership decisions and provide a safe, excellent program.
Ensure staff and camper concerns are properly documented and communicated to the Program Operations Director.
Ensure everyone at camp is on time for meetings, activities, and meals.
Create an environment that cares for staff and campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Write and facilitate staff evaluations with assistance from the Cabin Life Director and Program Operations Director.
Ensure a staff member age 19 or older is always within earshot or eyesight of campers.