Seasonal Assistant Director Overnight Camp - Camp Speers
About The Position
The Assistant Overnight Camp Director helps lead summer camping programs at Camp Speers in the Poconos. The role supports campers’ development through age-appropriate programming and helps create a positive camp community aligned with the YMCA mission. The Assistant Director trains and supervises staff, coordinates activities and events, supports safety and compliance, and maintains program facilities, supplies, and records. This is a seasonal overnight camp position paying $450–$525 per week. The YMCA provides training and opportunities to learn and grow, along with a supportive team and the opportunity to contribute to a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening the community.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- 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, and 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 to 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 building 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, cultivate internal and external relationships, and create and implement sustainable improvement plans.
- Ensure program areas meet or exceed compliance and risk-management expectations.
- Schedule and coordinate activity sessions, evening programs, special events, program activities, and facilities, including appropriate staff assignments and support.
- Lead the 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/equipment compliance with safety, risk-management, and accreditation/licensing standards.
- Maintain inspection records and staff certifications; keep associated certifications and training current and comply with applicable laws and standards.
- Develop and carry out assigned programs in line with goals 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.
- 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.
- Support and training on role expectations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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