YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Camp Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Arlington, VA

8d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A CAMP DIRECTOR THIS SUMMER. Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Directors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2023.

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
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
Must have visual acuity to observe all children
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
High school diploma
Must be 21 years of age
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Must meet the county/state licensing requirements
At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreational, physical education, teaching, or work with school age children
Prior experience supervising staff and understand the concept and be able to work well with and in groups
Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents.
Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development
Complete Training for: Blood Borne Pathogens Facility Orientation Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse Day Camp Policies Staff/Parent Handbook Camp Curriculum Emergency Procedures

Nice To Haves

Y Day Camp Director certification/preferred
YMCA Day Camp Director certification/preferred

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
Assists the Program Director in the overall program development and implementation, the precamp orientation and training for staff and supervision of all day camp staff assigned to a particular camp or segment of camp
Ensures staff to child ratios, lesson plans and daily schedules are in place and being followed
Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and the day camp curriculum
Supervises and guide day camp staff and ensures that each carries out daily schedule of activites for all groups of campers
Conducts weekly staff meetings and evaluates staff performance on a daily basis
Reviews campers’ progress or problems, discusses with program director and with parents
Responds to any parental concerns
Ensures that all counselors have daily lesson plans and the appropriate supplies and program needs to deliver a quality program
Responsible for each camper’s safety and security; ensures adherence to the policies of the YMCA
Ensures that all staff and campers abide by the Aquatics Policies and Procedures related to camp programs
Ensures communication with parents regarding their children’s experience
Implement and regulate hourly head counts of children by group on a daily basis
Ensures all campers emergency records are complete with copies made available to lead counselors
Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily
Conducts post-camp evaluation at the end of each camp session
Prepares an evaluation of camp and staff
Other duties as required