Summer Day Camp Director - Camp Rocky Woods (Medfield)

Summer Day Camp Director - Camp Rocky Woods (Medfield) Department: Child Development: Day Camp Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time Location: Camp Rocky Woods Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description:

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Camp Director is primarily responsible for administering the management, policies, procedures, and curriculum of the assigned program. The Camp Director is responsible for operating a Summer Day Camp during the summer (June-August). Additional responsibilities include ensuring a developmentally appropriate program that ensures the healthy progression of social-emotional, cognitive, and motor skills for children in compliance with State regulations. The Camp Director ensures the connection of program activities to Y core focus areas of Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility.

The Rocky Woods Camp Director is a seasonal, full-time position available for 8 weeks from June - August, with additional planning hours available before the start of camp.

Key Responsibilities:

Keeps the safety of campers as the priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing with campers, parents and other camp personnel always.

• Maintain a partnership with the Trustees.
• Support Trustees programs, youth outdoor learning and behavioral needs.
• Creates an active, engaging environment.

By personal example, help interpret the quality of YMCA values to campers. Must be a positive role model. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers and staff in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries. Use positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff do the same.

• Creates and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
• Assists in keeping daily attendance records. Stay alert to camper needs by practicing active listening.

Keeps a direct line of communication open with supervisors, partners and counselors.

• Reports all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and creates necessary documentation.
• Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
• Plans and implements Camp Special Events and Family Night Activities.
• Coordinates camp activities. Actively participates in and takes ownership of all aspects of camp program, including special events, openings, closings, and extended hours.

Attend all staff meetings and training sessions. Becomes familiar with provided training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.

• Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensure that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property with respect and responsibility.

Abides by the established YMCA/DPH camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must be at least 21 years of age, unless otherwise specified by the individual camp. Must have high school diploma or equivalent; some college, and experience preferred. The individual should like to work with children and have the ability to work with, develop, and understand the needs of children.

The individual must demonstrate a commitment to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds. Knowledge of group process - must actively work in harmony with other staff. Must be committed to carrying out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and goals. Must utilize effective communication skills.

Must possess or be willing to obtain current First Aid, Oxygen administration, and CPR certifications and all others as required by the specific camp.

Benefits:

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.

Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion. A healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits including:

FREE YMCA Membership for you. Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons. Discounted or FREE family membership. Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement) Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package. Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)