Camp Director, BTV Camp

Are you a natural leader with a passion for creating meaningful experiences for children? Join the Greater Burlington YMCA this summer as the Camp Director of Y BTV Summer Camp, and help us deliver a safe, fun, and enriching camp experience for kids ages 5 to 10!

In this role, you’ll oversee the day to day aspects of our camp program. You’ll work alongside a passionate team to ensure every camper has a summer to remember.

Schedule and Location: Starting June 16th, Monday- Friday 8:30-3:00, at 298 College Street, Burlington Vermont (The Y Facility)

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Lead a vibrant, energetic summer camp that makes a real difference in children's lives.
• Build your leadership, supervision, and program management skills.
• Join a supportive team that values youth development, inclusion, and fun.
• All Y staff receive a free Y membership!

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Y BTV Summer Camp, including activities, field trips, and special events.
• Supervise, support, and schedule camp staff, creating a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by maintaining high standards of supervision and risk management.
• Communicate regularly with families, offering updates and addressing concerns.
• Develop and implement camp programs aligned with the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incidents, and evaluations.
• Manage the camp budget and purchasing of supplies.
• Create a welcoming space for all children, regardless of background or ability.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams, preferred.
• 2 years experience with children ages 5 to 10.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Previous experience in a camp, recreational, or educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to effectively supervise and ensure the safety of children by maintaining visual and auditory awareness in various environments, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, and other program spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, or support children up to 35 pounds as needed for care, safety, and engagement.
• Ability to engage in active participation in all aspects of the program, including assisting with activities such as swimming and gym lessons. This may involve frequent movement, such as kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children, including in emergency situations.
• Ability to supervise campers when on a walk or at an off site location.