YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Camp Director

YMCA Metro Washington•Arlington, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area, serving as a community anchor with programs in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization is hiring Summer Camp Directors for a seasonal position from June through August. This role offers an opportunity to create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with peers and Y professionals, and expand leadership skills. Camp Directors are responsible for ensuring a fun, enriching, and safe experience for all campers, planning and implementing the Y camp program according to goals and policies, and providing leadership, training, and daily supervision to camp counselors.

Requirements

Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
High school graduate
21 years of age
Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Meet the county/state licensing requirements
At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreation, physical education, teaching, or working with school age children
Prior experience supervising staff
Work well with and in groups
Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development

Nice To Haves

Y Day Camp Director certification

Responsibilities

Ensure all campers have a fun, enriching, and safe experience
Plan and implement the Y camp program in accordance with the goals and policies of the Y and the camp curriculum
Provide leadership to camp counselors, including training and daily supervision
Mentor camp staff
Ensure daily schedule of activities is carried out for all groups of campers
Conduct weekly team meetings and provide performance feedback on a daily basis
Ensure that all counselors have daily schedule and the appropriate supplies and resources to deliver a quality program
Be responsible for camper safety and security
Ensure adherence to the policies of the Y
Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily
Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required