Childcare Day Camp Asst Director - Frisco West

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to nurturing children's growth and well-being. As an Assistant Day Camp Director, you will play a vital role in shaping the camp experience, ensuring safety, and fostering a positive environment for campers. This position offers the chance to work with a passionate team, develop leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact in your community. With a focus on innovation and safety, you will help create engaging activities while enjoying numerous perks, including a free Y membership and opportunities for professional development. Embrace the chance to inspire and lead—apply today!

Benefits

NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE

FREE Y Membership/Discounts on Y programs

Opportunity to earn Paid Time Off

Bi-weekly pay

Paid CPR certification

403b Retirement Option

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid PPE

Discounted YMCA gear

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21 years; High School Degree/G.E.D. required.
• 1+ years of management experience in childcare or camps.

Responsibilities

• Assist Camp Director in overseeing daily camp operations.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and fun environment for campers.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Degree/G.E.D.

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Childcare Services – Assistant Day Camp Director

Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (preference is for 6–8-hour shift availability)

LOVE YOUR JOB. SHAPE OUR FUTURE.

Kids are our Cause and serving the families of our communities is the passion of YMCA Childcare. As a member of our team, you will find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed — all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.

WE ARE...

Mission-Led

Our mission at YMCA is to put programs into practice that build a healthy body, mind, spirit for all. We strive to inspire a child’s total wellness and give parents peace of mind. We know that we can only achieve this mission by recruiting, supporting, and retaining talented staff and equipping them with the tools they need to serve our students and grow professionally. We seek to hire individuals who desire to influence children and those that will uphold our values and represent our inclusive, cause-driven organization.

Innovation-Driven

We don’t rest on past success. Our role as YMCA Leaders is to continually seek new ways to serve our students, parents, and communities! We all are responsible to improve our current offerings and identify new programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of our families. We look for individuals who possess a willingness to learn, have proven leadership skills and organizational skills, and those that have the ability to multi-task and problem solve. We desire our team members to have an imagination, a sense of humor, patience, conviction, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, integrity, and ingenuity.

Locally-Inspired

Our locally-hired staff become part of their local YMCA and are encouraged to be active in YMCA and community led events to better understand community needs. Additionally, our local full-time leadership team of over 40 staff ensures that the standards we set we abide by and continue to revamp to grow.

Safety-Obsessed

Safety is our NUMBER ONE priority for our team members and our children. For this reason, we invest in your certification in: First Aid and CPR, Child Abuse Awareness, Various Childcare Trainings required for licensed childcare operations, COVID-19 Safety regulations, Diversity and Inclusion Trainings, and other YMCA Professional Development Training Opportunities.

A YMCA Assistant Day Camp Director will help the Camp Director oversee the daily operations and management of a camp. The Assistant Camp Director is instrumental in making sure all camp activities are planned and scheduled daily for campers, and that all Day Camp Counselors understand their daily roles and responsibilities to ensure that campers are provided with a safe, engaging, bully-free and intentionally fun environment.

Requirements

• Must qualify for state license [Texas Department of Safety and Health Services (for YMCA Traditional Day Camps) or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (for school-based camps)]. (this link will provide more detailed information regarding the license) http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/documents/Child_Care/Child_Care_Standards_and_Regulations/ch744_Programs.pdf
• Minimum age: 21 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higher
• At least 1-year previous management experience as a member of an afterschool program or day camp program.
• Ability to work outdoors for the majority of the day and lead activities, including being in the pool on swim days.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time to provide proper auditory and visual supervision while walking around, and carry at least 30 pounds when needed, and be able to go from sitting to standing with ease.
• Maintain a strong, positive relationship with the local YMCA personnel to ensure our community connection to that branch. As well as communicating effectively with parents and staff.

YMCA Childcare Perks/Benefits

The YMCA truly cares about its employees, is a great place to help build your resume, every day is different, you can make an impact and enjoy many perks of working at the Y!

• NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE (seasonal paid trainings will be announced two months in advance)
• FREE Y Membership/Discounts on Y programs (sports/childcare/personal training)
• Opportunity to earn Paid Time Off
• Bi-weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, paid orientations, and trainings
• Peer Mentoring opportunities
• Paid CPR certification and fingerprinting
• 403b Retirement Option
• Discounts on Y programs
• Opportunities for Professional development and childcare certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities for sign-on, retention, and referral bonuses
• Discounted YMCA gear
• Paid PPE
• Employee Referral Bonus of $50 and up
• Seasonal Discounts for entertainment and retailers

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.