Activity Director - Lake Stockwell

YMCA of the Pines•Medford Township, NJ

5d•$300 - $350

About The Position

The Activity Director is responsible for planning, implementing and leading their assigned activity area in a small group setting. They are responsible for providing grade-level appropriate activities and incorporating the weekly theme to their activities. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

This position requires the ability to lead and instruct a group of campers in their assigned activity area.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Have knowledge in safety, care of equipment, inventory, skill instruction, and progressive age appropriate programming.
Must be able to identify age and grade level characteristics of campers.
Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week with irregular work hours.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel & bend (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Previous camp experience or experience working with groups of children is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide instruction, supervision and safety of all campers, staff and volunteers in program area.
Plan and implement various age appropriate activities and ensure adequate supplies and resources are available.
Supervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the campers’ day which includes but is not limited to: camper check-in and check-out; meal times; activities and extended am and extended pm duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in two weeks of Leadership Staff Training and General Staff Training.