ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Activities Director, under the direction of the Assistant Program Director, is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing a wide range of camp activities. This role involves designing engaging activities, managing resources, ensuring safety measures, training staff, evaluating programs, adapting activities to camper needs, fostering collaboration, addressing challenges, and maintaining detailed records. The Activities Director plays a crucial role in providing a diverse, safe, and enjoyable activity program that aligns with the camp's objectives and enhances the overall camp experience.

FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Essential Functions

· Activity Planning and Development: Collaborating with the Assistant Program Director and other staff to design, create, and organize a diverse range of engaging and age-appropriate activities for campers.

· Activity Implementation: Overseeing the execution of planned activities, ensuring they align with the camp's objectives and are conducted in a safe, structured, and enjoyable manner.

· Resource Management: Managing equipment, supplies, and resources needed for various activities, ensuring they are accessible, well-maintained, and suitable for the intended purposes.

· Staff Coordination and Training: Supervising activity staff members, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure they are prepared and capable of leading activities effectively.

· Safety and Risk Management: Ensuring that all activities adhere to safety standards and protocols, conducting risk assessments, and implementing measures to mitigate potential risks.

· Program Evaluation: Assessing the success and impact of activities, gathering feedback, and contributing to the evaluation and improvement of the camp's overall activity program.

· Adaptation and Innovation: Being adaptable and open to adjusting activities based on camper interests, feedback, and changing circumstances to keep the program engaging and dynamic.

· Collaboration and Communication: Effectively communicating with camp leadership, activity staff, and other relevant personnel to coordinate schedules, share ideas, and ensure a cohesive activity program.

· Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Addressing challenges or conflicts that arise during activities, employing problem-solving skills, and resolving issues to maintain a positive camp experience.

· Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of activity plans, incidents, evaluations, and any noteworthy information, reporting concerns or incidents to the Assistant Program Director as required.

Additional Functions:

· Program counselors wear many hats and often adapt to various roles based on the needs of the camp, their own strengths, and the interests of the campers. These additional functions contribute significantly to the holistic development and memorable experiences of campers during their time at camp.

Requirements

• Must pass YMCA background check 
• Experience working with children and parents, preferably in a programming background 
• First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to acquire within 60 days 
• Must have reliable transportation 
• Must be 21 years of age