Seasonal Camp Director- Day Camp at Speers

4 days ago

Delaware Township, Pennsylvania, United States Greater Philadelphia YMCA Full-time $500 - $600/week
Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity Camp Speers, Poconos | Seasonal | $500
- $600 per week Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for a Seasonal Camp Director to join our team at the Y We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team:
• Free YMCA membership
- access to all branches
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y
- it's awesome What is needed for this job as our Seasonal Camp Director:
• 21+ years of age
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 3+ years working with children
• 2+ years experience working in a day camp setting, 1+ years in a supervisory setting
• Prior or current experience in education, athletic education, child psychology, sports management, or related fields
• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy sports environments
• Proficiency in swimming with ability to obtain lifesaving certifications (CPR & First Aid) The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Seasonal Camp Director:
• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate camp staff
• Manage and organize all camp field trips
• Develop the daily schedule and verifying that all aspects are followed appropriately (electives, special programs, and daily events)
• Ensuring that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of staff and campers
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with fellow directors, maintenance staff, tent and trailer staff, day camp staff, members, and parents
• Resolve scheduling, programming, parental, and staffing problems as they arise and consult, as necessary, with supervisor for assistance and input What you can expect:
• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me
- we want to meet you Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.