Camp Cherokee Personnel Director

YMCA of Upper Palmetto • Blacksburg, SC

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Personnel Director at Camp Cherokee is responsible for supervising, correcting, and managing all summer residential camp staff members. This role ensures that all staff comply with the standards of Camp Cherokee, the American Camp Association, and the Upper Palmetto YMCA. The Personnel Director also oversees the well-being and safety (physical and emotional) of summer campers and communicates directly with parents via email and phone calls.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training sessions.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills.
• Possess interest in the development of children.
• Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, behavioral conflicts, and must be able to walk, run, and swim every day.
• Endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Ability to observe, supervise, and manage large groups of people (campers and staff).
• Ability to create a positive and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage summer camp staff, ensuring their work complies with standards of Camp Cherokee and the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Communicate job responsibilities and expectations to summer camp staff members.
• Assist in summer camp staff training sessions and teach emergency action plans.
• Interact with staff members on a daily basis.
• Provide direction to staff members not following contractual obligations.
• Communicate issues with the Personnel Staff team, the Executive Camp Director, and Associate Resident Camp Director.
• Observe and manage regular area meetings with the Boy’s and Girl’s Camp Directors.
• Assist in mid-season and end-of-season evaluations for all staff members.
• Creatively manage staff morale.
• Provide role-model behavior, leadership, and guidance to younger staff members.
• Oversee the well-being and safety (physical and emotional) of all summer campers.
• Interact and communicate with campers on a daily basis.
• Observe campers during cabin times and ensure they follow camp rules.
• Use proper and appropriate discipline as needed.
• Communicate important camper issues with summer camp staff members.
• Provide creative surprises for campers as a reward for good behavior.
• Ensure staff members hold campers accountable for following rules.
• Communicate directly with parents of campers via email and/or phone call.
• Conduct mass emails to parents the week prior to their camper's arrival, including cabin assignment information.
• Communicate directly with parents about any medical or other issues with their camper (behavior, homesickness, etc.).
• Check emails and voicemails daily and respond to parents concerning their camper(s).
• Greet and accommodate parents on Opening and Closing Day.
• Assist other program staff when needed.
• Fulfill Opening/Closing Day Responsibilities.
• Assist Evening Program Director.
• Plan and supervise campers and staff during “bridge” sessions.
• Assist in “OD” Responsibilities.
• Assist with supervision during off-site trips.
• Generate cabin assignments for each summer camp session.
• Be eligible to drive a vehicle from the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the camp director team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree