Assistant Camp Ingersoll Director

Ymca; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Membership privileges

Job summary

The Northern Middlesex YMCA is seeking an Assistant Camp Director to lead the summer camp operations, supervise a 15–20 staff team, and develop engaging camp curriculums. You will collaborate with the director to hire, train, and evaluate staff, manage schedules, and coordinate families and vendor logistics.

This role emphasizes program development, safety, and community engagement, with additional duties in outreach for school groups and community rentals.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in the camp or related field.
• Ability to supervise a team and manage schedules.
• Experience with camp programs and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Lifeguard certification preferred, CPR and First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day camp operations and supervise staff (15-20).
• Coordinate curriculum development for camp programs.
• Plan trainings and lead staff development sessions.
• Coordinate travel and vendor logistics for camps and group rentals.
• Produce schedules and manage communications with families and schools.
• Support recruitment, interviews, and staff performance evaluations.
• Monitor safety and ensure a positive, inclusive camp environment.

Skills

Staff management

Camp operations

Program development

Communication

Recruitment coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in camp/relevant field

Tools

Canva

Social media tools

Job description

DescriptionHelp lead an unforgettable summer! Support camp operations, mentor staff, coordinate programs, and create a safe, positive experience for every camper.GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Camp Director at YMCA Camp Ingersoll is the perfect position for a Camp Professional looking to further a career at the YMCA. Working in coordination with the Director, gain experience directly supervising a team of specialty camp counselors in the summer (15-20 staff), create and adjust curriculums for camp programs, and build relationships while cultivating an offseason identity to attract school groups, corporate rentals and family programs. A leadership position in the camp community is exciting, challenging, and ever changing and this position at Ingersoll will provide opportunities to learn, develop, and refine skills essential to running a high-quality camp program!PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:· Assume a major area of responsibilities for the Day Camp ProgramAssist with leadership meetings and open housesAssist with recruitment and interviewing of potential staff by running reports, contacting, scheduling interviews and following up with summer applicantsPlan and lead discussed trainings along with all specialty camp trainingsSupport the Director and all other staff with daily tasks and needs (staff call outs, bussing issues, etc..)· Direct supervision of all Specialty Camp programs and staffProvide training, feedback, and support to specialty camp staffComplete regular informal and formal staff evaluations and observationsCollect, approve, and provide feedback for weekly schedulesCreate, schedule, and manage email communication to all specialty camp families and campersCoordinate travel camp operations and vendor logistics including: submitting travel schedules to bus company, collecting insurance information from vendors, collecting vendor contracts, collecting any necessary paperwork for Office of early childhood licensingReview, update, and create Specialty Camp Curriculums for all Specialty Camp Programs.Evaluate and prepare program, and cost analysis reports for all specialty camps in order to determine which camps to continue running, which to retire, and what to initiate· Assist in the continual growth of Group Rentals Business Plan including new leads, promotion, and program development· Facilitate group rentals including development of content, scheduling, facilitation, and assigning staff for schools, business, birthday parties, etc. . . .· Create, promote and facilitate youth enrichment programs including youth sports, and new youth enrichment classes (tumbling, STEAM, cooking) on select weekdays and Saturdays during the non-summer months· Monitor and Update Facebook, Instagram, the camp website, and other social media outlets in order to create a connected, updated, and engaged camp family base. Includes coordinating posts with YMCA Communications Coordinator, creating events for monthly family days at camp, and issuing a monthly Camp NewsletterOTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Collaborate with the Director to promote, manage and supervise Family Events and Programs· Attend and assist in facilitating all leadership meetings, open houses, and volunteer events· Assist the Director with new strategies for alumni engagement· Support the growth of the Annual Chill For Change Fundraiser through promotion and sponsorship acquisition· Assist in establishing alternate sources of revenue such as grants and outside fundingCAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:· Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit· 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· Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential· Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situationsThe YMCA Offers the following benefits for Full Time StaffMedical/Dental BenefitsLong Term and Short Term DisabilityLife InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Time OffMembership: Full membership privileges are includedProgram Discounts: Up to 50% discount on eligible YMCA programs up to $2500Retirement PlanADA SPECIFICATIONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must be in good health and able to participate in strenuous labor requiring the ability to lift 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Qualifications· Demonstrates the Y’s core values at all times positively influencing program participants, staff and families· Builds relationships with community collaborators including donors, vendors, schools, and businesses· Communicates clear expectations and supports staff by providing growth opportunities while holding self and others accountable for reaching personal and organizational goals· Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in the camp or related field· Must be at least 21 years of age· Program marketing and promotion experience (Canva, Socials, Press Releases)· Programming experience with children, teens and adults in a wide variety of settings with a variety of content· Experience in outdoor education and adventure programming· Staff management and supervision skills, including training and development· Certified in lifeguarding (preferred), CPR, and First Aid· Certified in high and low ropes course facilitation (within 6 months of hire), and willing to obtain other certifications, such as small water craft, archery, etc. .· Able to work independently and professionally· Able to commit to flexible hours, especially in preparation for the summer· Can work every camp day during the summer seasonThe YMCA strives to deliver positive change in communities throughout Northern Middlesex County. Every day, our staff - of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences - works to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving individuals' health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.The Northern Middlesex YMCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Northern Middlesex YMCA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.