Assistant Camp Director

4 weeks ago

Fairfield, United States CENTRAL CT COAST YMCA, INC. Full time

The Assistant Camp Director assists in the management of all aspects of the camp programs and facilities including direct supervision of staff and camp programs in a seasonal day camp setting. The Assistant Camp Director maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors and guests.
- Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.
- Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
- Assists with supervision of camp staff, including: recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, human resources and payroll functions, recognition, and discipline of employees; scheduling and facilitating staff meetings and trainings; overall safety; addresses complaints; and resolves problems effectively with the support of their direct supervisor.
- Assists in overseeing camp programs and risk management in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
- Supports and directs staff in lesson and program planning, scheduling, and coverage accordingly.
- Communicates with staff, campers, and parents in a timely and professional manner and answers questions that will support a positive experience with the Y.
- Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to campers, and remains aware of camp surroundings.
- Maintains camp supplies, areas, and equipment in an orderly and safe manner. Assists in camp maintenance and upkeep as required by the Association, licensing, health departments, and The YMCA of the USA.
- Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the Rule of Three.
- Follows all Camp procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, camper supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
- Pursues training opportunities that support the work of the YMCA.
- Assists with sound fiscal management and meets deadlines in assigned areas.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Must be at least 21 years old with desire
- Must have 1+ years of experience working as a senior counselor or specialty director at a licensed day or resident camp.
- At least 1 year of post-high school education in a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to create, schedule, organize and implement daily camp activities, special events, and staff training.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, effectively communicate with children and adults, and manage large and small groups.
- Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
- Demonstrates leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner.
- Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to multi-task with mínimal direction.
- Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support campers and staff.
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
- Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
- Experience in a wide range of physical activities with the ability to instruct and perform duties of camp staff.
- Must complete new employee trainings and department onboarding.
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR/AED, First Aid, and O2 Administration certifications.
- Valid driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record preferred.

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.

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