Summer Camp Personnel Lead & Training Director

YMCA; Blacksburg (SC); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Upper Palmetto YMCA operates Camp Cherokee, and this role supervises the summer camp staff while ensuring adherence to ACA and YMCA standards. You will oversee camper safety and well‑being, and communicate directly with parents by email or phone.

The position requires leadership, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to guide staff through training sessions and daily operations at Camp Cherokee.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, maturity, and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure camper safety daily.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and manage summer camp staff, ensuring compliance with Camp Cherokee and the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Communicate staff responsibilities and expectations daily.
• Assist in staff training and teaching emergency action plans.
• Interact with staff and provide direction for non-compliant behavior.
• Communicate issues with camp leadership and directors.
• Observe and manage staff meetings and mid/end of season evaluations.
• Assist with opening/closing day, trips, and cabin assignments.
• Interact with campers daily and enforce camp rules.
• Maintain camper safety and respond to medical or behavioral concerns via parents.

Connaissances

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Team leadership

Discipline and safety supervision

Formation

Two years of college

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Description du poste

Upper Palmetto YMCA operates Camp Cherokee, and this role supervises the summer camp staff while ensuring adherence to ACA and YMCA standards. You will oversee camper safety and well‑being, and communicate directly with parents by email or phone.

The position requires leadership, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to guide staff through training sessions and daily operations at Camp Cherokee.