Summer Camp Director

Title: Summer Camp Coordinator

Status: Full Time Seasonal Position

Location: YMCA of Hannibal

Reports to: Summer Camp Director

Pay Rate: $14.50/hour

Job Summary: The Summer Camp Coordinator’s main duty will be to work closely with Camp Director, Camp Counselors, and L.I.T.s. He/she will ensure a quality experience for children and parents and/or staff focused on YMCA core values; honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Working to facilitate scheduled activities and support for field trips. Supporting counselors and campers in a safe and fun environment for summer camp in with Summer Camp Director’s goals and vision for the YMCA of Hannibal Summer Camp program.

General Responsibilities:

• Must have high level of energy and patience.
• Use positive language when disciplining a child
• Ensure high quality program implementation by providing a safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environment
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of assigned programs which can include staffing as needed, program sessions, special events, and field trips
• Maintain strong working relationships with related locations and parents.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports in a professional and timely fashion
• Greet participants by name and communicate with youth, parents and community in a respectful, positive manner
• Ensure equipment, supplies, and materials are available as needed
• Attend all staff meetings and complete required staff trainings
• Model self-control, respect, and cooperation
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to direct supervisor

· Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping youth safe in Y facilities and programs.

• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including electronic communication with youth, and others specific to working with teens.
• Provide guidance to volunteers, parents, and others.
• At the Y we are a team – there may be other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and monitor the day camp operations, staff and children
• Oversee the filling out Daily Youth Reports
• Interact with children/parents that check into the childcare programs.
• Enforce all YMCA policies
• Schedule staff and ensure staff do not deviate from the schedule
• Schedule L.I.T. participants and ensure they do not deviate from the schedule
• Inform the children of the core values of the YMCA in positive way when disciplining a child.
• Keep all parents informed of their child’s behavior. Fill out incident/accident forms and follow up with Summer Camp Director
• Communicate by use of BrightWheel and group communication apps
• Assist Summer camp director with training staff and L.I.T.s to create a safe and fun environment

Skills, Education, and Experience

• Maintain an up-to-date CPR, First Aid, AED certification
• Child abuse training
• Knowledge of childcare and developmental stages of children
• Strong communication skills and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Pass background check
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Be punctual, prepared for responsibilities
• Project a professional appearance
• High level of energy and creativity required
• At least 2 years of childcare experience preferred

Physical Qualifications:

Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading, writing, typing, lifting up to 40 pounds, walking, standing for at least 5- 10 hours. Leading staff and children in games, activities and or crafts indoors and outside.

Working Conditions:

Conditions are varied. The Coordinator will have some time in an office setting but will be on site and a part of the programs they are organizing. Inside and outside, field trips and on YMCA campus. Swimming and being an active participant in camp activities is a requirement. Commitment to the 10 weeks of program is a necessity, days off are an option with planning. Interacting with children/staff daily.

Restrictions:

• All employees are required to work at least 8 hours per month to maintain complimentary membership status.
• All other guidelines must be followed in accordance with the Employee Handbook.

I have read and comprehended the information above. I fully understand that a violation of any of the stated responsibilities and duties is grounds for disciplinary action.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15