YMCA Loudoun - Assistant Camp Director

YMCA Metro Washington•Leesburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Camp Director with administrative or supervisory duties, substitutes for counselors, or oversees a group of campers in addition to other duties. Assists the Camp Director to ensure staff to child ratios, lesson plans and daily schedules are in place and being followed.

Requirements

High school diploma
Must be 21 years of age
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Must meet the county/state licensing requirements
At least two summers of experience as a Counselor
Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development.
Complete Training for: Blood Borne Pathogens, Facility Orientation, Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse, Day Camp Policies, Staff/Parent Handbook, Camp Curriculum, Emergency Procedures
The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 20 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files.

Nice To Haves

Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)

Responsibilities

Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught
Assists with planning, supervising and implementing the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and the day camp curriculum
Assists with supervising day camp staff and ensures that each carries out daily schedule of activites for their specific group of campers
Reviews and discusses with camp director any problems with staff or campers
Ensures documentation of camper attendance, adsenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with the policies
Ensures that all counselors have daily lesson plans and the appropriate supplies and program needs to deliver a quality program
Responsible for camper’s safety and security; ensures adherence to the policies of the YMCA
Ensures that all staff and campers abide by the Aquatics Policies and Procedures related to camp programs
Communicates with parents regarding their children’s experience
Assists in post-camp evaluation at the end of each camp session
Assist in monitoring the implementation and regulation of hourly head counts of children by group on a daily basis
Ensures all campers emergency records are complete with copies made available to lead counselors
Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily
Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular
Other duties as required