Job Description
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 AN ASSISTANT 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. Position: Assistant Camp Director Salary: $17.50 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring an Assistant Camp Director. 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. Some of the exciting things you will do as an Assistant Camp Director: Ensure all campers have a fun, enriching, and safe experience Assist with planning and implement the Y camp program in accordance with the goals and policies of the Y and the camp curriculum Assist in providing 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 Assist in conducting 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 What you need to be an Assistant Camp Director: 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 two summers of experience in day camp, recreation, physical education, teaching, or working with school age children Prior experience assisting supervising staff Work well with and in groups Able to effectively communicate with children and parents Physical requirements: 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 We offer the following benefits: Competitive compensation Free Y membership 403(b) savings plan Exciting and collaborative work environment Ability to work with creative and talented individuals! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect. Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: Assists the Camp Director with administrative or supervisory duties Substitutes for counselors, or oversees a group of campers in addition to other duties Assist the Camp Director to ensure staff to child ratios, lesson plans and daily schedules are in place and being followed Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervisory responsibility X Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision) Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees Organizational Structure: Job title to which this position reports: Camp Director Job titles directly reporting to this position: None Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught Assists with planning, supervising and implementing the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and the day camp curriculum Assists with supervising day camp staff and ensures that each carries out daily schedule of activites for their specific group of campers Reviews and discusses with camp director any proble