Assistant Camp Director

YMCA of Greater Bergen County; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Camp Director to oversee camper safety and enhance the quality of camp programming. This role requires building relationships and providing a friendly, fun atmosphere while managing a team of staff members. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in a leadership role at a camp or with children, along with certification in First Aid and CPR. The position involves developing activities and ensuring safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience working at a camp or related experience with children in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to independently lead and actively participate in a variety of activities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure campers are safe and well-supervised at all times.
• Provide leadership for camp programming, safety, and activities.
• Attend staff meetings, special events, and training events as scheduled.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Emergency Response

Job description

Description

Assistant Camp Director

Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Camp Director, the Assistant Camp Director is responsible for the safety of campers and assisting in implementing high-quality camp programming. As a member of the Camp staff, the Assistant Camp Director will build relationships, foster achievement, and encourage belonging by providing a friendly, healthy, and fun atmosphere for all campers, supporting their personal growth, maturity, and socialization.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure campers are safe and well-supervised at all times.
2. Provide leadership for camp programming, safety, and activities.
3. Assist with development and implementation of Staff Orientation schedule and program.
4. Oversee scheduling of program activities, theme days, and family nights with Activity Specialists and Counselors.
5. Oversee logistics and schedules for off-site trips.
6. Communicate performance standards; supervise, evaluate, and motivate staff, including coaching, teaching, modeling, and addressing difficult situations.
7. Connect with staff, campers, and parents, making all feel welcome and included.
8. Regularly review concerns, priorities, progress, problems, reports, and program matters with the Camp Director.
9. Oversee and monitor all safety guidelines associated with camp programs.
10. Identify and report maintenance concerns promptly.
11. Assist with family nights and special events as needed.
12. Work with Camp Director and leadership to develop consistent communication practices and program initiatives.
13. Cooperate with all staff and other programs on the property.
14. Attend staff meetings, special events, and training events as scheduled.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Demonstrates Y’s values, serves the community, recruits volunteers, and supports fundraising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse individuals, builds rapport, listens actively, and communicates effectively.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, embraces new approaches, sets goals, plans work, and follows budgeting policies.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development, demonstrates openness to change, and maintains up-to-date functional and technical knowledge.

Direct Reports: Specialists, Senior Counselors, Jr. Counselors, and Counselors Budget Responsibility: None

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions with sufficient strength, agility, and mobility, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work in environments with extreme heat and humidity.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid.

Requirements

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Minimum five years of experience working at a camp or related experience with children in a leadership capacity.
2. Ability to independently lead and actively participate in a variety of activities.
3. Experience in supervision.
4. Ability to create and deliver activities.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. First Aid & CPR certifications.