Assistant Camp Director - Camp Campbell

YMCA of Silicon Valley; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Silicon Valley in Boulder Creek, California seeks an Assistant Camp Director to support the summer Teen Leadership Program (May–August). You will help run daily operations, supervise staff and campers, and coordinate schedules and activities under the Camp Director.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and creative qualities, with prior camp experience and the ability to train staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting (experience at programming in a camp setting preferred).
• Experience planning and facilitating large group programming.
• Ability to speak to large groups effectively.
• High School Graduate.
• Leadership and supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong organization with an ability to multitask and fill roles as needed.
• Flexible, creative and mature, with ability to be self-motivated and work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the camp director and leadership team in planning and carrying out pre-camp and in-service staff training.
• Assist with supervision and appraisal of unit leaders and counselors.
• Maintain proper records as required by camp director.
• Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp.
• Responsible for overseeing staff and campers in assigned program areas.
• Establish and maintain systems for check in, cabin lists, schedules, and check out.
• Assist in overall program development of assigned camp areas, including meals.
• Check in with staff daily; provide appropriate support and leadership for each counselor.
• Act as an assistant to the Camp Director in all daily functions.
• Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp.
• Perform chosen "coordinator duties" each week.
• Use established system for communication with other camp departments.
• Be able to communicate and work well with other members of the leadership team.
• Be able to assist with the training of all staff.
• Be able to work and communicate well with a variety of age groups.
• Having visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting the auditory ability to respond appropriately to those hazards.
• Be able to observe camper and staff behavior to respond to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with daily and weekly schedules and organizational duties.

Skills

Group counseling

Public speaking

Leadership

Organization

Flexibility

Youth engagement

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Boulder Creek, California, United States

Requisition Number

CC-3260

Location

B- Camp Campbell-2800

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Description

The Assistant Camp Director will assist in the day-to-day operations of the summer Teen Leadership Program (this is a seasonal position from May to August). Major responsibilities will include weekly and daily scheduling for staff and campers, supervising programming, and acting in the absence of the camp director. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and creative qualities.

SALARY RANGE: $910/week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities to ensure summer camp is successful:

• Assist the camp director and leadership team in planning and carrying out pre-camp and in-service staff training
• Assist with supervision and appraisal of unit leaders and counselors
• Maintain proper records as required by camp director
• Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
• Responsible for overseeing staff and campers in assigned program areas
• Establish and maintain systems for check in, cabin lists, schedules, and check out
• Assist in overall program development of assigned camp areas, including meals
• Check in with staff daily; provide appropriate support and leadership for each counselor
• Act as an assistant to the Camp Director in all daily functions
• Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
• Perform chosen "coordinator duties" each week
• Use established system for communication with other camp departments
• Be able to communicate and work well with other members of the leadership team

Essential Functions:

• Be able to assist with the training of all staff
• Be able to work and communicate well with a variety of age groups
• Having visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting the auditory ability to respond appropriately to those hazards
• Be able to observe camper and staff behavior to respond to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with daily and weekly schedules and organizational duties

Requirements

• Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting (experience at programming in a camp setting preferred)
• Experience planning and facilitating large group programming
• Ability to speak to large groups effectively
• High School Graduate
• Leadership and supervisory experience is preferred
• Strong organization with an ability to multitask and fill roles as needed
• Flexible, creative and mature, with ability to be self-motivated and work with minimum supervision
• Ability to relate to peers as well as youth effectively
• Believe in the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley as well as the individual worth of the camper
• CPR and First Aid certified (can be obtained upon hire)
• YMCA approved driver preferred (can be obtained upon hire; requires clean driving record and passing drug test)

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.