Godley Day Camp Director
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Leads the day camp program - models best practices in creating positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Encourages staff and promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be: Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants. Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement. Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes. Determined – To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause. Genuine – To be honest and open in relationships with others. We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with and supervising children in licensed childcare programs.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the program development, planning and supervision of day camp programming in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Responsible for keeping site and program safe.
- Manages and motivates day camp group leader team.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies and transportation.
- Responsible for the supervision of staff and children in the program, may manage program records, plan activities for camp.
- Responsible for accurate counts on all children that attend.
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by supervisor.
- Prepare camp activity plans that are age appropriate and consistent with the mission of the YMCA. Assist other staff in completion and creation of plans.
- Present ideas to campers; utilizing variety of methods and techniques that are fun, engaging and appropriate for a camp setting.
- Maintain open lines of communication with participant, parents, staff and supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
