YMCA buffalo niagara
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Day Camp Director
Incumbent: Job Classification: E
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Points:
Reports to: Job Grade:
Branch: Revision Date: March 2015
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the successful operation of the summer day camp program. Plans, organizes and implements activities, directly supervises camp staff, performs administrative tasks and ensure the safety of campers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans and implements camp activities as per the program design.
2. Trains, supervises and evaluates program staff. Participates in the interview process to identify the best camp staff. Manages the staff schedule to ensure that the staff to child ratio is met.
3. Provides daily oversight and leadership of camp operations. Identifies and solves problems, implements appropriate discipline techniques, and enforces policies and procedures.
4. Plans and facilitates components of the pre-camp staff training program.
5. Ensures effective communication between staff and parents of campers.
6. Develops and maintains positive, open communication between campers and camp staff.
7. Implements and maintains work rules and regulations as required by YMCA Buffalo Niagara and the NYS Health Department.
8. Pursues new and innovative program initiatives.
9. Participates with campers when needed in the pool during swim lessons and free swim.
10. Oversees the administrative functions of attendance, camper development, program and evaluation.
11. Schedules, plans and carries out regular staff meetings.
12. Implements ongoing safety checks to assure a healthy and safe camp environment. Implements emergency procedures when necessary.
13. Completes additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have knowledge of and previous experience in camping, group work, recreation and related fields.
2. Experience in program administration and staff supervision.
3. Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
4. Have and maintain community CPR certification. (American Red Cross of American Heart Association)
5. American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies or National Safety Council Advanced First Aid certification is preferred.
6. Must be at least 21 years of age.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will work indoors and outdoors in a normal environment with some exposure to weather conditions. This is a fast paced, active childcare environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit, reach with hands, grasp, stand, sit, hear, speak, have finger dexterity, walk, run, lift up to 40 pounds, push, pull and have visual acuity. The employee must remain alert at all times.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention and Bloodborne Pathogen training before beginning work at the assigned location.
Successfully complete Association Camp Training and all branch camp training modules.
END RESULT:
1. A high quality day camp program resulting in a 90% customer satisfaction rating.
2. A safe and clean environment.
3. Compliance with all YMCA program standards and NYS regulations.
4. Enrollment targets meet or exceed goals
Employee Signature Date Supervisor Signature Date