What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Camp Director - Programming position at The Granite YMCA - Seacoast at Portsmouth?
Camp Gundalow, in Greenland NH, is seeking an Assistant Director of Camp Programming for the summer 2025 season! If you are looking for a fulfilling summer job where you can give back to others, facilitate change, lead from the front and enjoy working alongside a supportive team – this is the opportunity for YOU!
Our camp, a traditional day camp serves youth ages 5-12 while coaching campers to build relationships, try new things, make memories, and ensure camper safety all while having fun and acting as positive role models. We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, so that you can learn, grow and thrive during your tenure at the Y.This position is responsible for oversight of all specialty program areas, to include staff supervision and training, safety management, theme days and applicable support of other camp areas.
Responsibilities:
- Acts as a collaborative member of the camp leadership team
- Supports pre-camp training
- Supervise, evaluate and coach all Program Specialists
- Plan and implement weekly Theme days and events as well as Morning and Afternoon Ceremonies
- Establish a fun and developmentally engaging environment
- Maintain an attitude of positive flexibility to meet the day camp program needs
- Oversee and engage with campers and staff in every capacity throughout the day during assigned shifts and activities
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience working with Youth and supporting staff preferred
- High school degree or equivalent, related college coursework preferred
- Possess strong organizational and group management skills
- Proficient use of Word, Excel and Outlook and general computer and tablet functions
- Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work
- Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season
Position Specifics:
- Camp season runs 06/24/2025 through 08/22/2025 and must be able to work most of the camp weeks
- Pay range $17 - $18hr depending upon experience
Year-round employment opportunities are available with the YMCA. We encourage you to join our dynamic summer team, and support youth in creating a great summer camp experience!
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17