Engaging Evening Camp Programs Director

YMCA; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA Camp Cherokee seeks an Evening Program Director to design, supervise and deliver safe, engaging evening activities for campers and staff. You will lead, train and evaluate counselors while planning daily programs and coordinating special events, including off-site visits, with a focus on safety and growth.

Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, communicating program needs, adapting plans for weather, and creating a lively camp culture through creative programming and daily

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills.
• Possess interest in the development of children.
• Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, behavioral conflicts, and must be able to walk, run, and swim every day.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise safe and fun evening programs to campers.
• Organize evening programs daily and coordinate events and off-site visits.
• Supervise and evaluate counselors during evening programs.
• Ensure safety and maintain program facilities and equipment.
• Communicate program needs and announcements to campers and staff.
• Assist Daily Program Director and staff during bridge sessions and OD responsibilities.
• Create inventory for equipment and plan contingencies for weather.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sound judgment

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Two years of college

Job description

The YMCA Camp Cherokee seeks an Evening Program Director to design, supervise and deliver safe, engaging evening activities for campers and staff. You will lead, train and evaluate counselors while planning daily programs and coordinating special events, including off-site visits, with a focus on safety and growth.

Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, communicating program needs, adapting plans for weather, and creating a lively camp culture through creative programming and daily