What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMCA Day Camp Supervisor position at MISSOURI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA?
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Description
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The YMCA Day Camp Supervisor assists the School-Age Childcare Director with implementation and oversight of the summer day camp program for 1st-7th grade children.
ShayLynn Kadrmas, YDC Multi-Site Support Coordinator said, "I love seeing the children grow and learn something new everyday! Working at the Youth Development Center is the most rewarding job I've had. My co-workers work well as a team and we come together when needed. I love my job!"
We offer a fun, rewarding work environment and FREE YMCA Membership for all staff members!
In this role, you can look forward to:
- Being a role model.
- Assuring that children engage in fun, safe and constructive playtime, field trips and learning activities by implementing themed lesson plans daily.
- Overseeing daily lunch and snack times.
- Supervising the daily activities of Day Camp, including providing direction to camp counselors, executing activities, communicating with the School-Age Childcare Director about daily activity, and ensuring that the core values of the YMCA are modeled to all children, staff and parents.
- Helping train and supervise camp counselors, assuring compliance with child to adult ratios, using appropriate discipline, and overseeing the health and safety of the day camp participants.
- Providing excellent customer service to parents by communicating with them effectively and observing staff to assure that they are providing exceptional care.
- Attending and being an active participant at staff meetings and training.
Seasonal Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
June 2nd-August 8th, 2025
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field (such as Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Administration, or CDA) or a college student pursuing a degree or certification in Education preferred. Previous experience working in childcare, education or a camp setting preferred. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with parents regarding the child's activities, behavior, eating, etc. Experience supervising staff preferred. CPR Certification required within the first 30 days of the program.
YMCA Day Camp, or Camp Nakota, offers fun summer activities for youth entering 1st - 7th grade. These week-long programs leave from the YMCA each morning and are based at off-site locations such as parks and other local venues. The Day Camp Program offers participants structured activities at the YMCA before and after their daily off-site trips.
We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2024, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.
Key Words: childcare, preschool, paraprofessional, aide, daycare, provider, caregiver, teacher, nanny, babysitter, early childhood education, supervisor
Salary : $15 - $17
