YMCA Silver Spring Camp Director

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: 

• Assists the Program Director in the overall program development and implementation, the precamp orientation and training for staff and supervision of all day camp staff assigned to a particular camp or segment of camp 

• Required to be on site all day during camp season and may be required to work before and after the camp season as deemed necessary 

• Ensures staff to child ratios, lesson plans and daily schedules are in place and being followed 

Job titles directly reporting to this position: None 

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and the day camp curriculum 

• Supervises and guide day camp staff and ensures that each carries out daily schedule of activites for all groups of campers 

• Conducts weekly staff meetings and evaluates staff performance on a daily basis 

• Reviews campers’ progress or problems, discusses with program director and with parents 

• Responds to any parental concerns 

• Ensures that all counselors have daily lesson plans and the appropriate supplies and program needs to deliver a quality program 

• Responsible for each camper’s safety and security; ensures adherence to the policies of the YMCA 

• Ensures that all staff and campers abide by the Aquatics Policies and Procedures related to camp programs 

• Ensures communication with parents regarding their children’s experience 

• Implement and regulate hourly head counts of children by group on a daily basis 

• Ensures all campers emergency records are complete with copies made available to lead counselors 

• Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily 

• Conducts post-camp evaluation at the end of each camp session 

• Prepares an evaluation of camp and staff 

• Other duties as required 

Customer Service Standards: 

Staff Engagement: 

• I will greet all children with a smile and by name 

• I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development 

• I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child. 

Facility Excellence: 

• I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids 

• I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings. 

Show: 

• I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child 

• I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids 

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience: 

• High school diploma 

• Must be 21 years of age 

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification 

• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test 

• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting 

• Must meet the county/state licensing requirements 

• YMCA Day Camp Director certification/preferred  

• At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreational, physical education, teaching, or work with school age children 

• Prior experience supervising staff and understand the concept and be able to work well with and in groups 

• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents. 

• Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development 

• Complete Training for: 

• Blood Borne Pathogens 

• Facility Orientation 

• Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse 

• Day Camp Policies 

• Staff/Parent Handbook 

• Camp Curriculum 

• Emergency Procedures 

* The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 20 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files. 

YMCA Leadership Certification: 

N/A 

Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time 

• Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children 

• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents 

• Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds 

• Must have visual acuity to observe all children