Posted 3w ago

Assistant Day Camp Director - Kirkwood YMCA

@ Gateway Region YMCA
Kirkwood, Missouri, United States
$16-$18/hrOnsitePart Time, Seasonal
Responsibilities:plan activities, supervise staff, maintain relationships
Requirements Summary:2+ years experience with children; 1 year in camp or related program; strong communication, organizational, and detail skills; CPR/First Aid; YMCA training; ability to relate to children, parents, staff and volunteers; leadership and self-motivation; knowledge of group work principles.
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Job Description

Description

  • Assist Day Camp Director with planning, directing, and supervising, Camp Staff.
  • Ensure the individual needs of the children are met for proper coordination of the program within the program sites.
  • Utilize solid judgment and discretionary skills as well as make independent decisions that will affect the Gateway Region YMCA and its departments.
  • Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relations.
  • Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
  • Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

  • Possess at least 2 years’ experience working with children and a minimum of 1 year working or attending a camp program
  • Must have strong communication, organization and detail skills
  • Must have the ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members and volunteers
  • Must pass CPR/First Aid Certification and YMCA required training
  • Must follow directions, have strong leadership skills, be self-motivated and possess knowledge of group work principals and processes

 

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings
  • Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period. 
  • 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
  • Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
  • Discounts on YMCA programs
  • Discounts on YMCA Childcare