Seasonal Assistant Day Camp Director- Day Camp at Speers

Greater Philadelphia YMCA • Dingmans Ferry, PA

22h • $450 - $525

About The Position

The YMCA is hiring a Seasonal Assistant Day Camp Director at Camp Speers in the Poconos. The role supports summer camp operations and helps children reach their potential through age-appropriate programs. The Assistant Day Camp Director leads program planning and development, supervises staff and specialists, and helps ensure program areas meet safety, risk management, compliance, and accreditation or licensing standards. The position is seasonal and pays $450–$525 per week.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a camp or recreational environment.
• Desire and ability to work with people of all ages.
• Thorough understanding and appreciation of child and adolescent development, with the ability to design and implement programs, policies, and protocols that support that development.
• Ability to communicate and work with individuals or groups participating in environmental education and provide instruction to campers, parents, and staff.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and meet the association’s safe-driving requirements.
• Ability to motivate staff and customers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High energy and creativity, with a strong grasp of the YMCA mission.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for member service and maintaining a culture of service excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as WFR, WFA, LGT, WSI, or ropes certifications.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage associated staff and volunteers; build internal and external relationships; and create and implement sustainable improvement plans.
• Ensure program areas exceed compliance and risk-management expectations.
• Schedule and coordinate activity sessions, evening programs, special events, activities, and facilities, including assigning and supporting appropriate staff.
• Lead planning and development of camp programs and serve as a key leadership team member in summer camping programs.
• Supervise and evaluate program staff and supervise program specialists.
• Ensure program and facility or equipment compliance with safety, risk-management, and accreditation or licensing standards; maintain inspection and staff-certification records; keep relevant certifications and training current; and stay current on applicable laws and standards.
• Develop and carry out assigned programs in line with goals and objectives set by the Team Leader and Executive Leader and with the YMCA mission.
• Maintain supplies and equipment inventory for related programs.
• Participate in the local community and YMCA community through training, volunteering, or membership in a related organization to support learning and networking.
• Ensure program staff maintain camp buildings, including cabins, dining halls, and program facilities, during and after group stays.
• Lead by example and interact with professionalism and accountability.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
• The employer invites applicants to ask about its future-planning offering; details are not provided.
• Training on role expectations and opportunities to learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed