Seasonal Summer Day Camp Director Dallas Co Area YMCA

SEASONAL SUMMER DAY CAMP DIRECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Summer Day Camp Director at Ozarks Regional YMCA ensures that childcare programs meet community needs including supervising existing program activities and meeting its intended goals. 

OUR CULTURE:  

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. 

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Responsible for programming and management of PT staff at assigned location: leadership with support and strategic planning; curriculum implementation, quality control and safety standards.
2. Provide exceptional customer service to program participants and their guardians/families. 
3. Plan and implement sound youth programming in a safe, enjoyable environment which ensures social, spiritual, and mental development.  
4. Oversee campers and staff in various settings and on a wide variety of weekly activities.
5. Provide and adhere to safety guidelines as established by the Association.
6. Maintain daily, weekly & monthly paperwork & meet submission deadlines 
7. Ensure effective written & verbal communication between staff, participants and guardians.
8. Role model outstanding leadership. 

1. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. 
2. And all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older 
• One to two years related experience leading or providing care for children is preferred
• Must be available throughout the summer (May-August) 
• Requires successful completion of staff trainings prior to beginning camp June 23, 2025
• Must be able to align with and demonstrate the YMCA four core values on a consistent basis 
• CPR Pro & First Aid Certification required within first 30 days (training can be provided)
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Complete and pass both FCSR & fingerprint background screening
• Documentation of state required medical exam and TB Risk Assessment within 30 days 
• Must learn and adhere to all State Licensing Requirements
• Comply with all Food Program requirements & understand Federal Funding connection
• Wear staff uniform & name badge 
• Reliable transportation required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This is a safety-sensitive position: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• Physical mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping, and sitting for extended periods
• Ability to use phone, tablet, other equipment 
• Ability to hear, listen, speak
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust, and distinguish colors
• Visual and auditory response to critical situations and ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be louder at times

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.