POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Under the supervision and leadership of the Child Care Director, the Summer Day Camp Coordinator organizes, implements and supervises high quality Summer Day Camp programs for 3-5 year olds.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, promoted and provides leadership to the Summer Camp programs as assigned using the current guidance and standards of the YMCA.

• Schedules, trains, coaches and mentors staff during program hours.

• Maintains all state and local regulations and ratios.
• Support administrative staff to ensure the accuracy of record keeping (ie:  billing, medical cards, attendance, rosters)
• Ensure adequate and appropriate program supplies are on-hand.
• Communicates effectively with staff, program participants, parents and volunteers.
• Participate in camp registrations and special events.
• Ensure positive discipline practices are being used within all areas of the programs.
• On a daily basis actively engage with the day-to-day operations of the programs.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Adhere to and model the YMCA four-core values and “House Rules”.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings as required and deliver pieces of trainings and meetings as required.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum some college or AA in education or related field is preferred or equivalent education and work experience in related field.
• Current, CPR and First Aid required.
• Previous Camp or Program Leadership experience.
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to meet deadlines, schedule, coach and develop staff.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as proficient in Microsoft office soft wares.

 

PHYSICAL REQURIEMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal amounts of walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, ability to tolerate summer weather and outdoor conditions.