ASSISTANT CAMP COORDINATOR

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA•Liberty Township, OH

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for leading, directing and implementing a structured, educational and recreational summer program adapted for children ages 5-12. Provides quality experience to children and parents focused around the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood education or related field and 2 years experience working with children per State of Ohio Licensing Regulations.
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in child development.
Previous demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Management of Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention training.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation and safety of Camp programming.
Assist in the development and implementation of camp programming to meet individual developmental and physical needs of children ages 5-12.
Supervise the implementation of daily activities, lesson plans and special events.
Support the planning and implementation of field trips, in-camp events and special guests.
Maintain staff/child ratio as set by the American Camp Association.
Ensure all health and safety requirements as described in the YMCA Child Care Risk Management guidelines and the State of Ohio Child care regulations are maintained.
Complete administrative work to include but not limited to scheduling group assignments, ensure supplies for activities are available when needed, and creating a newsletter of events/activities.
Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and campers, and promotes a positive camp spirit.
Assist with the recruitment, supervision, training and assessment of counselors.
Report all staffing and camp concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
Manage confidential information.
Maintain accurate, complete and timely program records including but is not limited to attendance sheets, sign in/out documents and accident/incident reports.
Set-up and break down all program supplies and equipment.
Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp trainings. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.