Summer Camp Assistant Site Director

River Crossing YMCA; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Future planning opportunities

Job summary

River Crossing YMCA in Easton, PA is seeking a part-time, seasonal Summer Camp Assistant Site Director to join our team. You will supervise camp staff, coordinate field trips, and help design daily schedules to deliver engaging programs for all ages while maintaining safety and high energy environments.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years working with children, and 2+ years in a day camp setting with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3+ years working with children.
• 2+ years camp experience, 1+ year supervisory.
• Experience in education, athletic education, child psychology, or sports management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate camp staff.
• Manage and organize all camp field trips.
• Develop the daily schedule and verify that all aspects are followed (electives, special programs, and daily events).
• Ensure programs meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels while maintaining safety and well-being of staff and campers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fellow directors, maintenance staff, tent and trailer staff, day camp staff, members, and parents.
• Resolve scheduling, programming, parental, and staffing issues with supervisor input.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Team collaboration

High energy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Easton, PA | Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly | $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for a Summer Camp Assistant Site Director to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!


• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs


• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as a Summer Camp Assistant Site Director:

• 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)

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Summer Camp Assistant Site Director:

• 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

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations


• Opportunities to learn and grow


• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger


• Great members to work with every day!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Non-Profit Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Location(s)

1225 W Lafayette St, Easton , Pennsylvania 18042 , United States