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School Age - Camp Director

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South Amboy, NJ, United States
Full-time

Under the supervision and leadership of the Director of Operations, the School Age Child Care Director / Summer Day Camp Director develops, organizes and implements and supervises high quality YMCA After School Care program and Summer Day Camp program as assigned.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Plans, organizes, promoted and provides leadership to the After School Care program, Summer Camp and programs as assigned using the current curriculum and standards of the YMCA.
  • Hires, schedules, trains, coaches and mentors staff during program hours.
  • Maintains all state and local regulations and ratios.
  • Executes administrative duties including, but not limited to payroll, reviews, staff meetings, branch meetings, brochure material preparation, program registration, incident reports etc.
  • In conjunction with the supervisor, develops program budgets.
  • Ensure accurate record keeping (ie:  billing, medical cards, attendance, rosters)
  • Ensure adequate and appropriate program supplies are on-hand.
  • Communicates effectively with staff, program participants, parents and volunteers.
  • Coordinates program registrations and special events.
  • Participates as a member of the YMCA Branch Leadership Team and participates in YMCA organization projects and events.
  • Coordinates mailings, distributions, school announcements as needed to support program growth.
  • Ensure positive discipline practices are being used within all areas of the programs.
  • Submit written training schedule and staff development plans to supervisor and ensure they are being delivered.
  • On a daily basis actively engage with the day-to-day operations of the programs.
  • Coordinate and monitor bus transportation to ensure all children are transported to and from program and schools following YMCA bus procedures.
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Adhere to and model the YMCA four-core values and “House Rules”.
  • Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings as required and deliver pieces of trainings and meetings as required.
Educational Background: 
BS in education or related field is preferred or equivalent education and work experience in related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current, CPR and First Aid required.
  • Program Management experience, budget development and leadership experience and the ability to continually develop and grow programs.
  • Previous supervisory experience with the ability to meet deadlines, schedule,  coach and develop staff.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse population.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as proficient in Microsoft office softwares.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $35,000.00 - $38,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 9 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 8 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit