Summer Camp Director - Part-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
AT THE YMCA, WE DON’T JUST RUN CAMPS—WE CREATE UNFORGETTABLE SUMMERS! AS THE NATION’S LEADING NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, WE OFFER MORE THAN JUST A JOB. WE OFFER A LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WHERE YOU CAN INSPIRE YOUNG MINDS, MENTOR AN AMAZING TEAM, AND BUILD A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT KIDS WILL NEVER FORGET.

AS CAMP DIRECTOR, YOU’LL BE THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SUMMER ADVENTURE, LEADING YOUR TEAM TO SUCCESS WHILE ENSURING EVERY CAMPER FEELS SAFE, INCLUDED, AND EXCITED FOR EACH NEW DAY. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO CREATE A CAMP CULTURE THAT THRIVES ON FUN, LEARNING, AND PERSONAL GROWTH—FOR BOTH CAMPERS AND STAFF!

WHY JOIN US?
BEING A CAMP DIRECTOR AT THE Y MEANS LEADING WITH PURPOSE, CREATING MAGICAL SUMMER MOMENTS, AND DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS—BOTH CAMPERS AND STAFF. IF YOU’RE READY FOR A SUMMER OF IMPACT, LEADERSHIP, AND FUN, APPLY TODAY AND BE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
AS CAMP DIRECTOR, YOU’LL BE THE HEARTBEAT OF CAMP—CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STAFF FEEL SUPPORTED, CAMPERS FEEL INSPIRED, AND PARENTS FEEL CONFIDENT IN THEIR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE. YOUR SUMMER WILL INCLUDE:

• BUILDING AN AMAZING CAMP CULTURE WHERE FUN, LEARNING, AND FRIENDSHIP THRIVE
• WELCOMING CAMPERS AND FAMILIES EACH DAY WITH ENTHUSIASM, ENERGY, AND A PERSONAL TOUCH
• LEADING PRE-CAMP STAFF TRAINING, ENSURING YOUR TEAM IS PREPARED TO LEAD ACTIVITIES, IMPLEMENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS, AND BRING THE FUN
• DEVELOPING EXCITING WEEKLY SCHEDULES THAT INCLUDE ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, THEMED EVENTS, AND MEMORABLE FIELD TRIPS
• INCORPORATING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INTO THE CAMP EXPERIENCE TO KEEP YOUNG MINDS ACTIVE OVER THE SUMMER
• CREATING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH CAMPERS, PARENTS, AND STAFF—BECAUSE CAMP IS ABOUT COMMUNITY!
• ENSURING SAFETY IS THE #1 PRIORITY, CONSISTENTLY APPLYING AND ENFORCING ALL SAFETY RULES AND BEST PRACTICES
• MANAGING CAMP RESOURCES RESPONSIBLY, BALANCING STAFF SCHEDULES, FIELD TRIP EXPENSES, AND SUPPLY COSTS
• COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT THEIR CHILD’S DAILY EXPERIENCES IN A WARM AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER
• OBSERVING, COACHING, AND DEVELOPING STAFF, HELPING THEM GROW AS LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS
• CONDUCTING SAFETY CHECKS AND ENSURING ALL ACTIVITIES MEET YMCA STANDARDS
• LEADING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE, MAKING SURE EVERY STAFF MEMBER AND CAMPER FEELS VALUED, ENCOURAGED, AND EXCITED FOR EACH NEW DAY!
   

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A DYNAMIC AND INSPIRING LEADER WHO CAN TURN AN ORDINARY SUMMER INTO AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE!

• MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD (PREFERRED)
• A STRONG LEADER WITH THE ABILITY TO MOTIVATE, COACH, AND EMPOWER CAMP STAFF
• PASSIONATE ABOUT THE Y’S MISSION AND DEDICATED TO BUILDING CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY
• A PEOPLE PERSON—APPROACHABLE, SERVICE-ORIENTED, AND SKILLED AT BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
• AN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR (BOTH WRITTEN AND VERBAL) WHO CAN LEAD WITH CLARITY AND ENTHUSIASM
• EXPERIENCE LEADING CAMPS OR YOUTH PROGRAMS PREFERRED, BUT WE WELCOME LEADERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS WHO ARE READY TO BRING THE ENERGY!
• CAPABLE OF OVERSEEING AND SUPPORTING UP TO 8-10 CAMP COUNSELORS, ENSURING THEY’RE EQUIPPED TO CREATE AN ENGAGING AND SAFE CAMP EXPERIENCE
• COMMITTED TO SAFETY, FOLLOWING AND ENFORCING ALL PROTOCOLS WITH CONFIDENCE AND CARE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• THIS ROLE KEEPS YOU ACTIVE AND ENGAGED ALL SUMMER LONG! EXPECT TO:
• LIFT UP TO 50 LBS (CAMP GEAR, SUPPLIES, AND MAYBE EVEN A CAMPER WHO NEEDS A BOOST!)
• BE ON YOUR FEET MOST OF THE DAY—LEADING, SUPERVISING, AND JUMPING INTO THE FUN
• SPEND A LOT OF TIME OUTDOORS—BECAUSE THE BEST MEMORIES HAPPEN IN THE FRESH AIR!
• TOLERATE HEAT AND HUMIDITY (IT’S SUMMER, AND WE EMBRACE THE SUNSHINE!)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• CAMP IS LIVELY, ENERGETIC, AND FULL OF ADVENTURE—JUST HOW SUMMER SHOULD BE! EXPECT:
•  A HIGH-ENERGY, FAST-PACED ATMOSPHERE—BECAUSE CAMP IS NEVER BORING!
• A MULTI-TASKING ENVIRONMENT—YOU’LL JUGGLE SCHEDULES, ACTIVITIES, AND COACHING ALL AT ONCE!
• LOTS OF TIME IN THE SUN—BECAUSE CAMP IS BEST EXPERIENCED OUTSIDE!
• STANDING, ENGAGING, AND LEADING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS—THIS ISN’T A DESK JOB!

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.