Summer Camp Site Director

YMCA•Whitehall, PA

18h•$17 - $22

About The Position

The Summer Camp Site Director leads day camp operations in a high-energy sports environment, helping children reach their potential and supporting age-appropriate goals. The role includes supervising camp staff, organizing activities and field trips, maintaining safe and inclusive programming, and building positive relationships with children, parents, members, and colleagues. The position is part-time, seasonal, and hourly, based in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, with pay of $17.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience working with children.
Have at least 2 years of experience working in a day camp setting and at least 1 year in a supervisory setting.
Have prior or current experience in education, athletic education, child psychology, sports management, or a related field.
Enjoy working with children and maintaining positive relationships with their parents in high-energy sports environments.
Be proficient in swimming and able to obtain lifesaving certifications, including CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate camp staff.
Manage and organize camp field trips.
Develop the daily schedule and verify that electives, special programs, and daily events are followed appropriately.
Ensure programs meet the needs of campers of different ages, abilities, and skill levels, while maintaining the safety and well-being of staff and campers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with fellow directors, maintenance staff, tent and trailer staff, day camp staff, members, and parents.
Resolve scheduling, programming, parental, and staffing problems as they arise, consulting with a supervisor as needed.