Assistant Camp Director

YMCA OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD INC•West Springfield, MA

About The Position

This position plays an essential role in maintaining the continued operations of the summer camp programs supporting the camp director and camp leadership in the successful delivery of our camp programs

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
Associate/bachelor's degree in related course work (e.g. Education, Social Work, Ecology).
Must have at least 4 years of experience in programming and camp operations or equivalent Y experience.
Must have at least 4 years of experience in program design and implementation.
Must have at least 1 year of experience in managing staff.
Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
Demonstrated ability to provide organizational leadership, coaching, and personal development support.
Proven experience in teaching and directing diverse populations in youth enrichment programs.
Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
An ability to work with a diverse population.
Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Exhibit excellent relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to swim, ride a bicycle, get wet (pool and rain), traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
Set, maintain, and implement high-performance standards for all staff and programming.
Adhere to and act by all camp policies, particularly regarding safety.
Adhere to, and act by, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
Work closely with the Camp Director and Associate Executive Director of School Age Education to support, facilitate, and implement camp programs that include, but are not limited to attendance, transportation, games, activities, swimming, and other typical day camp activities.
Work with staff to ensure a safe environment for participants.
Incumbent must maintain high standards for all staff and programming.
Must promote the best practices of customer service.
Assist in developing new programs/promotions/special events and fundraising.
Must professionally represent the YMCA and promote a cheerful environment during each work shift.
Occasional weekend and overnight shifts are required.