Summer Camp Program Assistant Director 2025

Job Description: Camp Assistant Director

Position Summary:

For 165 years, the YMCA of Greater Springfield has provided youth development, fostered healthy living, and promoted social responsibility in the 14 cities and towns that it serves. We take pride in being one of the largest non-school educators in the state, one of the top 120 YMCAs in the U.S., and the second oldest Y in the country. 

Whether you are interested in joining a leading non-profit or looking to advance your Y career, this is your opportunity to help make our community better together. The Y. ™ For a better us. ™

Please note that any offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be completed.

Essential Functions:

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:

• Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
• Set, maintain, and implement high-performance standards for all staff and programming.
• Adhere to and act by all camp policies, particularly regarding safety.
• Adhere to, and act by, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
• Work closely with the Camp Director and Associate Executive Director of School Age Education to support, facilitate, and implement camp programs that include, but are not limited to attendance, transportation, games, activities, swimming, and other typical day camp activities.  
• Work with staff to ensure a safe environment for participants.
• Incumbent must maintain high standards for all staff and programming.
• Must promote the best practices of customer service.
• Assist in developing new programs/promotions/special events and fundraising.
• Must professionally represent the YMCA and promote a cheerful environment during each work shift.
• Occasional weekend and overnight shifts are required.

This role will generally work Monday - Friday between 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM depending on pre/post-camp assignments

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
• Associate/bachelor's degree in related course work (e.g. Education, Social Work, Ecology).
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in programming and camp operations or equivalent Y experience. 
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in program design and implementation.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in managing staff.
• Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide organizational leadership, coaching, and personal development support.
• Proven experience in teaching and directing diverse populations in youth enrichment programs.
• Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
• Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
• An ability to work with a diverse population.
• Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Exhibit excellent relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to swim, ride a bicycle, get wet (pool and rain), traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods. 

 Leadership Competencies:

While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying special attention to the following areas:

• Values
• Community
• Volunteerism
• Philanthropy
• Inclusion
• Relationships
• Influence
• Communication
• Developing Others
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Finance
• Quality Results
• Self-Development
• Change Capacity
• Emotional Intelligence
• Functional Expertise

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods.
• Move around the work environment independently.
• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smartphone; and,
• Push, pull, or lift to 25 pounds for short periods.

• The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate but may vary based on several external factors.