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YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Camp Director

@ YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$18-$22/hrOnsiteSeasonal
Responsibilities:Mentor camp staff, Provide leadership to camp counselors, Ensure daily schedule of activities
Requirements Summary:Seasonal camp director role requiring leadership, day camp experience, CPR/First Aid, and background checks; ability to train staff and supervise counselors; strong communication with children and parents.
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 
 

FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y…  BE A CAMP DIRECTOR THIS SUMMER.

Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job.


Position: Camp Director          Salary: $18.00          

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Directors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August. 
 
Some of the exciting things you will do as a Camp Director: 

  • Ensure all campers have a fun, enriching, and safe experience
  • Plan and implement the Y camp program in accordance with the goals and policies of the Y and the camp curriculum
  • Provide leadership to camp counselors, including training and daily supervision
  • Mentor camp staff
  • Ensure daily schedule of activities is carried out for all groups of campers
  • Conduct weekly team meetings and provide performance feedback on a daily basis
  • Ensure that all counselors have daily schedule and the appropriate supplies and resources to deliver a quality program
  • Be responsible for camper safety and security
  • Ensure adherence to the policies of the Y
  • Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily
  • Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required 

What you need to be a Camp Director:

  • Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
  • High school graduate
  • 21 years of age
  • Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
  • Meet the county/state licensing requirements
  • Y Day Camp Director certification/preferred 
  • At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreation, physical education, teaching, or working with school age children
  • Prior experience supervising staff
  • Work well with and in groups 
  • Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
  • Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development

Physical requirements:

  • 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 pick-up at least 35 pounds
  • Must have visual acuity to observe all children
  • Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test

We offer the following benefits: 

  • Competitive compensation
  • Free Y membership
  • 403(b) savings plan
  • Exciting and collaborative work environment
  • Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.