YMCA Camp Westwood Assistant Camp Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Camping Services, the Assistant Camp Director facilitates the daily camp operations to ensure campers have a memorable and impactful experience. This is a management position required to train, supervise and support camp staff. The director develops skills in communication, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, workplace flexibility, experience in all departments that makes camp operate and overall professionalism. The work is to create a fun, safe environment that enriches lives.

Those applying should be excited and driven to develop a camp and all the responsibilities and demands that come with it. Camp Westwood restructured its day camp program in 2024, is implementing an outdoor center program, and will be starting an overnight summer camp. You will join a culture of fast growth and high standards.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Interact effectively with the camp staff and guests to uphold “Campers and Guests First Philosophy”
• Work directly with the Director of Camping Services in overseeing the daily activities, day camp staff, general camp operations and programs to ensure the highest quality camp
• Guide and direct campers and staff in a variety of camp activities and oversee character and skill development
• Ensure camp programs are delivered to all guests in a safe, courteous, magical, inclusive and efficient environment
• Work with a dream, believe, dare and do mentality
• Know, understand, train and execute all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp
• An understanding of camp programs. Applicant should be familiar and able to facilitate or supervise programs in aquatics, high ropes, teambuilding, camp games, arts and crafts, and target sports.
• Create, implement and grow extended season programs including but not limited to family, teen, retreats, rentals, field trips and parent/child programs producing new revenue streams
• Communicate programming opportunities to group leaders and program goals to camp’s department heads
• Ensure that all program area schedules are completed satisfactorily in a timely manner and coordinated with all other departments
• Develop and execute staff trainings and sessions for summer and seasonal staff
• Coordinate weekly schedules, staff assignments, program area set-ups, meal times and logistics for day camp, businesses, schools, and other organizations
• Promote camp programs through media, community outreach and other standard marketing practices
• Work with special events, promotion, rainy day programs, overnights, extended care and any other special needs as they arise 
• Develop professional relationships with group leaders to ensure that each guest and client has a pleasant experience and their goals and purpose was adequately met
• Maintain correspondence home to the parents of campers
• Works to set and obtain budget goals
• Assist the Director of Camping Services to recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise staff
• Take part in mid-summer and post-summer evaluations with the Director of Camping Services
• Work with the Director of Camping Services to construct and manage measurable fiscal responsibilities
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff
• Contribute to the maintenance of the facility to create the best environment for guests
• Be a part of our fundraising efforts for camper scholarships and capital projects
• To acquire and maintain trainings necessary for the function of camp operations
• Assist in functions of our association and YMCA
• Other duties as required

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
•  Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, versatility, and independent thinking
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks 
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Minimum first aid, CPR and AED certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required
• Must be 25+ with a valid drivers license with a clean driving history
• Experiences supervising staff preferred
• 2-3 summers of camp leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in outdoor recreational programs required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Running and playing with children
• Ability to swim and climb
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and carry/or assist children us to 50 pounds in weight
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.