Summer Day Camp Site Coordinator

YMCA of Northern Utah•Park City, UT

3d•$16 - $21

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Summer Day Camp Site Coordinator is responsible for management and direct oversite of an after-school program to include staff hiring, curriculum execution, programmatic management, relationship building, and staff development to ensure success of program. During summer, the Site Coordinator is responsible for management and direct oversite of a single summer day camp (to be assigned), to include day-to-day summer operations, field trips, schedules, staffing, etc. Duties include but are not limited to program development, hiring and management of staff, data and grant management, budgeting, program promotion and recruitment, community involvement within schools and other organizations/businesses, and relationship building with youth, families, and staff. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

21 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year or more of college preferred.
One or more years’ experience working with children in a summer/day camp setting.
Current Department of Child Care Licensing approved CPR/First Aid (must include infant/child.
Demonstrated experience in relationship building and communicating with a diverse population. Possesses mature judgment and sound decision-making.
Must be observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: outdoor living, arts and crafts, hiking, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, or other camp related activities.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct and coordinate school age enrichment programs and day camps. Ensure high quality programs and help to establish new program activities.
Train, schedule and supervise staff as needed. Assist Youth Development Director in reviewing and evaluating staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Assure compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensure that program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
Maintain state childcare licensing standards at assigned site. Respond to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Collaborate with Youth Development Director to create and evaluate successful youth programs for school year and summer day camp sites, to include curriculum and/or lesson development and assessments for students.
Mentor site staff to ensure quality programs throughout the year.
Work with Youth Development Director and/or Associate Director to create an engaging day camp at assigned program locations.
This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.