POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all aspects of branch assigned seasonal day camp programs. Duties include the recruitment, training and supervision of staff, development of programs and activities, coordination of branch and department events, community involvement, and program marketing. This position will also be responsible for maintaining program standards of excellence and accreditation standards (if applicable), for the day camp program. The position is responsible for program implementation and safety of participants for the YMCA Day Camp site and at off-site excursions and the direct supervision of camp staff and children. This position will maintain high quality sites and programs, follow all YMCA guidelines, practices, best practices and procedures, ensure all labor laws are enforced and followed, and create a program environment that meets the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of every child in the program. Must have ability to relate to both children and adults and must have the ability to provide leadership and stability for participants and program continuity. This position must ensure that all administrative paperwork is completed within the specified timeframes and that the health, welfare and safety of the children and staff participants is a high priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, organizes and implements high quality day camp program at assigned location. Ensures high quality programs through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.


• Full understanding of American Camp Association accreditation, if applicable, and responsible for ensuring assigned location operates in full compliance of accreditation and YMCA program standards at all times.


• If program is located off site (school, church, etc.), develops positive relations with partner location as a YMCA representative. Assist with marketing efforts and achieving enrollment goals.


• Assist with budget development and secures necessary supplies and equipment for program activities within budget guidelines.


• Supports supervisor with onboarding and training staff members as needed. Assist supervisor with coordinating schedules and work flow to ensure program operates in a safe and efficient manner.


• Observes, coaches and provided feedback to staff members at assigned location. Provides feedback to supervisor regarding performance of staff members.


• Ensures close visual supervision of children, following ratios based on specific program. No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time.


• Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.


• Actively supports the YMCA is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.


• Support planning and implementing program curriculum and activities that are focused on skill development, developmentally appropriate, consistent with the YMCA values, and established guidelines.


• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with YMCA expectations.


• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Communicates with supervisor regarding child’s development.


• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents.


• Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.


• Attends and participates in fundraising activities, family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings as assigned.


• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.


• Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.


• Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures and accreditation program standards at all times.


• Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.


• Attend staff meetings and trainings, as required.


• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.


• Demonstrate the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility when working with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.


• Demonstrate competencies in, and willingness to develop, in the Cause-Driven Leadership areas of Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth.


• All other duties as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of 14 Leadership Competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of Cause-Driven Leadership:

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
  
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism
  
  
  
  


• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion
  
  
  
  


• Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management
  
  
  
  


• Developing & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others
  
  
  
  

While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:

• Engaging Community


• Collaboration


• Critical Thinking & Decision Making


• Emotional Maturity