Sports Camp Director

2 weeks ago

Foxboro, United States Hockomock Area YMCA Full time
Description

The Hockomock Area YMCA's Camp Wapawca in Foxboro, MA is hiring a Camp Sports Director to lead and direct the sports activities and programs at Summer Camp. This position ensures the successful execution of all aspects of our sports programs, including creating a safe, fun, and engaging camp environment that delivers great instruction and competition. This position helps to create a positive, safe, supportive environment for participants and staff, and works in a committed and respectful manner aligned with the
mission and philosophy of the YMCA.

Essential Functions
  • Oversees all sports programming: practices, games, tournaments, events, etc.
  • Establishes and executes skill development curriculum and a coaching philosophy with counselor coaches
  • Leads and applies coaching philosophy, structure, efficiency, communication, and implementation for each
    program area
  • Collaborates with the Camp Directors and Assistant Directors on program, staff, campers, facilities, and purchases
  • Creates and organizes new creative camp events and activities
  • Helps to train, schedule, supervise, and staff in the sports camp programs
  • Participates in and helps to plan and set up Camp Open House
  • Maintains and upkeeps camp facilities and equipment, ensuring safety and cleanliness
  • Helps to facilitate camp staff meetings
  • Prepares daily camp and group lists, as needed
  • Supports YMCA camp events through attendance and assistance with Reach Out for Youth
  • Integrates the YMCA "Character Counts" initiative into all programs and services
Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Have current CPR & First Aid Certifications
  • Desire to learn and positively impact the life of a camper
  • Sports coaching: 5 years (preferred)
  • Possess and display a consistent positive, upbeat, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude with solid work ethic
  • Commitment to work together as part of the staff team in a manner appropriate to the mission, goals, and philosophy of the Hockomock Area YMCA, and to the accepted policies and procedures of the summer camp
    program
  • High level of interpersonal skills, dependability, maturity, creativity, cooperation, patience, initiative, and
    resourcefulness
  • Ability to work independently, or as part of a team, in a positive, cooperative manner
  • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and facilitate all camp health care services because of experience and/or training
  • Willingness to assume additional responsibilities, and make time commitments, necessary for the implementation of a quality program
  • Ability to pass a background check and submit proof of immunizations and physician clearance