Seasonal Camp Director — Lead & Inspire Campers (Flexible Schedule)

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Dingmans Ferry (PA); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 27.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Zusammenfassung

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Seasonal Camp Director for Camp Speers in the Poconos. The role focuses on leading camp staff, coordinating field trips, and ensuring high-energy, safe programs for all ages in a dynamic day camp setting.

The ideal candidate is 21+, holds a related bachelor’s degree with 3+ years working with children and 2+ years in day camp leadership. The position offers a flexible schedule and YMCA membership benefits to participate in a vibrant community program.

Qualifikationen

• 21+ years of age
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 3+ years working with children
• 2+ years experience working in a day camp setting, 1+ years in a supervisory setting
• Prior or current experience in education, athletic education, child psychology, sports management, or related fields
• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy sports environments
• Proficiency in swimming with ability to obtain lifesaving certifications (CPR & First Aid)

Aufgaben

• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate camp staff
• Manage and organize all camp field trips
• Develop the daily schedule and verifying that all aspects are followed appropriately (electives, special programs, and daily events)
• Ensuring that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of staff and campers
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with fellow directors, maintenance staff, tent and trailer staff, day camp staff, members, and parents
• Resolve scheduling, programming, parental, and staffing problems as they arise and consult, as necessary, with supervisor for assistance and input

Kenntnisse

Experience with children

Staff supervision

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Seasonal Camp Director for Camp Speers in the Poconos. The role focuses on leading camp staff, coordinating field trips, and ensuring high-energy, safe programs for all ages in a dynamic day camp setting.

The ideal candidate is 21+, holds a related bachelor’s degree with 3+ years working with children and 2+ years in day camp leadership. The position offers a flexible schedule and YMCA membership benefits to participate in a vibrant community program.