Assistant Summer Camp Director

Job Title: Assistant Camp Director YMCA Camp Shaver

Status: Seasonal

Reports to: Director of Camping Services

Leadership Level: Leader Department: Youth Development

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Camping Services and in accordance with the purpose, policy and principles of the YMCA of Central New Mexico, this position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Assistant Camp Director maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides quality experience to both youth and their families.

The Assistant Summer Camp Director is responsible for the program implementation of the resident camp program. This position is responsible for the creation and management of the daily schedule of camp, supervising specialists, and their program areas, and ensuring the success of each resident camp program aspect. The Assistant Summer Camp Director collaborates with all Leadership and Support staff members to ensure excellence in camper and staff experiences and program delivery. They communicate important updates with all staff, including counselors, kitchen staff and medic, helping to monitor the overall staff experience. Preferably 21 years of age or older and have a clean driving record. Previous experience working in a camp setting is highly recommended. Should possess effective, supervisory, leadership, administrative, organizational and communication skills

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Camp Director in the daily management of camp, including scheduling, camp program logistics and safety management.
• Supports families with excellent phone and email etiquette and knowledge of camp.
• Serves as interim Director when Camp Director is off campus or off duty.
• Helps monitor the overall staff experience by regularly checking in with counselors and staff and provides meaningful feedback to Director.
• Assists with pre-camp staff training and ongoing training throughout the summer.
• Provides a fun and profitable service by merchandising and running the camp store.
• Supports camp with business and office duties, including but not limited to ordering camp supplies, assisting families with registration, mailing documents and letters in a timely manner.
• Helps lead and manage activities daily.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age requirement of 21.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required; will be provided training if candidate does not have current certification.
• Wilderness First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with children and staff in a camp setting preferred.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

· Mission Achievement

· Collaboration

· Operational Effectiveness

· Personal Growth

· Program/Project Management

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, and see.

2. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

3. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.

COMPENSATION

$550/week plus room & board during camp season.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Contract

Pay: $550.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person