Asst Camp Director-Resident Camp

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc•New Milford, NJ

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Camp Director, the Assistant Camp Director will be responsible for the safety of campers, and assist in implementing high quality camp programming. As a member of the Camp staff, the Assistant Camp Director will be responsible for building relationships, foster achievement, and encourage belonging by providing a friendly, healthy, and fun atmosphere for all campers through development of personal growth, maturity and socialization. YMCA of Greater Bergen County operates traditional day and resident camps in Harriman State Park, NY, along Lake Kanawauke, providing a beautiful natural setting. The camp is 45 minutes from Hackensack, where our YMCA is located; all counselors and campers are bused to camp from the YMCA. Camp activities include swimming, boating, fishing, arts & crafts, sports & games, archery, nature, hiking, rock climbing, and challenge/low ropes course.

Requirements

Minimum five year’s experience working at a camp or related experience working with children in a leadership capacity.
Must be able to independently lead and actively participate in a variety of activities.
Experience in supervision.
Ability to create and deliver activities.
Excellent communication skills.
First Aid & CPR certifications.
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity.
Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

Ensure, above all else, campers are safe and well supervised.
Provide leadership to camp as a whole, including programming, safety and activities.
Assist with the development and implementation of the Staff Orientation schedule and program.
Oversee the scheduling of program activities, theme days, and family nights, in conjunction with the Activity Specialists and Counselors.
Oversee logistics and schedules for off-site trips.
Communicate performance standards, supervise, evaluate and motivate staff including coaching, teaching, modeling, reinforcing and assisting with difficult situations and correcting behavior.
Connect with staff, campers and parents, making all feel welcome and included.
Review regularly with Camp Director all concerns, priorities, progress, problems, reports and all matters dealing with camp and programs.
Oversee, effectively monitor and follow all safety guidelines associated with camp and all program areas.
Identify and report maintenance concerns in a timely fashion.
Assist in family nights and special events as needed.
Work with Camp Director and other leadership to develop consistent communication practices and program initiatives.
Work in cooperation with all staff and other programs on the property.
Attend all staff meetings, special events and training events as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Always maintain a professional demeanor, as you are a representative of the YMCA.
Wear Camp T-shirt daily.
Maintain positive attitude, responsibility and self-motivation. Be punctual and reliable.
Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.