Day Camp Director

8 hours ago

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States YMCA Greater Hartford Full time

YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description

Job Title: Camp Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:

Primary Department: Day Camp

Reports to: Childcare Coordinator

Revision Date: 08/27/2024 Leadership Level: Leader

This position starts June 2026

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Childcare Coordinator, the Summer Day Camp Director is responsible for the implementation and development of Day Camp Programing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for the operation of summer day camp, consisting of between campers weekly from June through August.
  • With the Childcare Coordinator, ensure that all required standards and guidelines set forth by the Department of Health and A.C.A. are regularly met.
  • Responsible for the creation of programming at Camp.
  • Supports staff recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision for Summer Day Camp.
  • Assist with Annual Invest in Youth Campaign, including leadership toward camp special events.
  • Servers as a member of the Camp YMCA Staff Team, assisting with special events, programming and committees as assigned.
  • Maintains and further develops contacts and relationships with area schools, community agencies, and businesses.
  • Responsible for neat and organized upkeep of YMCA facilities and equipment.
  • Implements programs that identify safety, quality, and excellent customer service as top priorities.
  • Any other duties assigned.
  • Demonstrate member service by:
  • Caring: to be sensitive to the well-being of others; to help others
  • Honesty: to tell the truth, to be worthy of trust, to have integrity
  • Respect: to treat others as you would have them treat you; to value the worth of every person, including yourself
  • Responsibility: to do what you ought to do; to be accountable for your behavior and your obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 21 years old or older
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in Recreation Management, Education, or related fields) and two years of professional experience in a supervisory role.
  • Experience in adventure programming, environmental education, and camping is highly desired.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills are required.
  • Ability to work well with youth, adults, staff, and parents.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
  • Must possess or attain CPR for Professional Rescuer/AED Certifications within 30 days of hire.
  • Must have at least 20 weeks of experience in a day camp or resident camp setting.
  • Must possess values consistent with the mission of the YMCA.
  • Must successfully complete YMCA New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

  • Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

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