About this role
The Camp Director, will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of specified camp. All YMCA Child Care positions follow the required qualifications requirements as outlined by the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers - State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services. Must complete background check, fingerprinting, and obtain all required certification courses & training required and provided by the Meadowlands YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Planning, supervision, & implementation of camp. Planning & coordinating of activities appropriate to children’s needs & interest.
- Coordinate staff schedule each based on the camper numbers, provide copy to SACC/Camp Director prior to each week of camp.
- To provide a safe and supportive environment for all children. Must be aware of the location and situation of all students in assigned group.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and support to all site staff members.
- To be responsible for every child’s accountability keeping accurate documentation of attendance, children’s files, emergency drills, accident/illness/behavior reports, administration of medication.
- To establish and practice emergency procedures.
- To keep accounts of all purchases for supplies, equipment & snacks for program. Prepares, submits, and maintains program budgets.
- Supervises, monitors, and evaluates performance of program staff members.
- Responsible for all camp paperwork which needs to be organized, updated, and copies submitted to the main office. Attend all camp trainings and meetings.
- To be able to constantly stand, walk, bend, run, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, pushing and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing as well as lifting & carrying (up to 40lbs) to attend to each child's interests and program’s needs.
- To have an active and open line of communication with parents informing them of activities, information on their children and other important issues.
- Shall be knowledgeable and follow the Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook and Parent Handbook and to see to it and be responsible for all staff in following the same policies and procedures.
- All other miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years’ experience in childcare and 1 year camp leadership.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to supervise and lead staff
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
- Excellent listening, communication, and customer service
- Organized, analytical and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately