Evening Program Director (Seasonal) -- YMCA Camp Cosby

YMCA•Clear Creek Estates, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Evening Program Director is a seasonal summer position at YMCA Camp Cosby in Alpine, Alabama. In accordance with YMCA Christian principles, this role plans and implements themed evening programs and special events throughout the summer, while helping ensure campers and staff have a safe, successful, and engaging experience. The director develops program themes, organizes and communicates plans to staff, gathers supplies, leads activities, and helps build a positive staff culture. The role also serves as a mentor during evening and themed activities and supports the broader camp program as needed. The position is responsible for the safety, health, welfare, and happiness of campers and staff participating in its programs. It works in coordination with camp leaders, the Activities Director, and the Cabin Life Director, follows camp schedules and YMCA policies, documents safety observations, reports concerns and incidents, and maintains program areas and equipment. Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens must follow child-safety and abuse-reporting policies and complete required training.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting.
Prior experience in a leadership position.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Physical ability to cover the entire campground and participate in all camp activities.
Ability to work positively with staff from different backgrounds.
Ability to manage large groups, communicate clearly, and manage time effectively.
Creativity and strong organizational ability.
Belief in the YMCA mission, Christian character and values, high moral standards, and an attitude of teamwork and service to others.
Knowledge of Camp Cosby and YMCA of Greater Birmingham policies and procedures, and ability to follow them and ensure staff follow them.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned sessions during staff training.
Support camp staff and encourage them to be effective leaders with campers.
Be responsible for the safety, health, welfare, and happiness of staff and campers in the programs.
Attend all staff meetings.
Ensure activity equipment is cared for, returned to its designated location, and reported for replacement when needed.
Follow camp schedules and planned activities.
Support camp leaders and coordinate with the Activities Director and Cabin Life Director to provide a safe, successful camp program.
Notify the Cabin Life Director of incidents, behavior concerns, and discipline problems.
Create an environment that supports staff and campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Plan, direct, and supervise safe and enjoyable evening programs.
Complete daily documentation and safety observations.
Maintain the cleanliness and efficiency of program areas.
Plan programs and events to supervise campers in ways that promote enjoyable and beneficial experiences.
Lead activities in a way that promotes safety, fun, and education.
Communicate daily concerns about campers, co-workers, or facilities to the supervisor.
Coordinate the planning and implementation of special events, campfires, and evening programs.
Assist with other camp activities as needed, including check-in day, check-out day, evening programs, and meals.
Follow policies on boundaries with children and teens, attend required annual abuse risk management training, follow procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations, and follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.