Summer Camp Site Director

River Crossing YMCA; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership - access to all[0

Sweet discounts on child care and camp

Planning for your future? Ask us how

Job summary

River Crossing YMCA is seeking a Summer Camp Site Director for Macungie, PA. The role is part-time, seasonal, and paid hourly with a pay range of $18.00–$22.00 per hour. You will lead camp operations, supervise staff, and coordinate field trips in a lively YMCA environment.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2500+ hours of experience with children, plus several years in day camp settings and supervisory roles. CPR/First Aid certification is expected or obtainable.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

2500+ hours documentable experience working with children

Job description

Macungie, PA | Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly; Hours May Vary; Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm | $18.00-$22.00 per hour

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

We are looking for a Camp 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 Site Director:

• 21+ years of age
• A bachelor's degree in a related field, and 2500+ hours documentable experience 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 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