Job Details
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
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 2024.
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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Other details - Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Seasonal
- Hiring Rate $18.00
- Required Education Associate Degree
Apply Now