Overnight Camp Assistant Director

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assistant Program Directors provide leadership across all of camp’s summer programs. Assistant Director responsibilities include coaching and supervising staff, working with campers, managing the day-to-day operations of camp, and assisting in problem-solving as unique and challenging situations arise. Previous experience working with large groups or managing others in a professional setting is required. Assistant Directors are supervised by the Overnight Camp Director and perform other duties as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving.? 
2. Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision. Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times, especially campers who need extra support.? 
3. Plans, schedules, and facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate, and which promote camper skill and character development. Organizes, leads, and assists with facilitation of all-camp programming and events.? 
4. Assists in day-to-day operations of summer programs.?
5. Manages camper and staff behaviors.
6. Communicates with caregivers or guardians as needed. 
7. Stays on call overnight as assigned.?
8. Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.? 
9. Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.? 
10. Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.? 
11. Ensures that counselors are planning and organizing cabin activities as well as participating in daily scheduled activities.? 
12. Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.? 
13. Attends staff meetings. 
14. Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training. 
15. Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards. 
16. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.? 
17. Other duties as assigned.? 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Required:

1. Bachelors Degree or Associate Degree in a related field or a Child Development Credential or at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role in summer camp setting.
2. 21 years of age preferred.  
3. Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention. 
4. Ability to respond to emergency situations?
5. Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.
6. Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
7. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate  program activities.
8. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships  with people from different backgrounds.
9. Ability to relate to parents/caregivers, and campers, and staff in a professional manner.??

Preferred:

1. Previous camp program design experience
2. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day and one evening off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Montana wage and hour law.?This position is required to live onsite at camp.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

GVYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.? Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.? All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.