Residential Camp Program Director

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YMCA of the USA
Branchville, NJ, USA
Full-time

Camp Linwood MacDonald is located in the breathtaking landscape of New Jersey's Sussex County with 200+ acres of pristine lake, ponds, fields, and forests providing an inspiring setting for youth, adults and families. This is a residential position. Camp Staff lives in cabins with campers or in a shared staff cabin.  Staff enjoys a minimum of one 24-hour day off per week and one hour off per day. Meals and staff t-shirts are provided.

Summer Seasonal Position: mid/late May - mid/late August 2019.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • As a Summer Program & Waterfront Director you will be a facilitator of fun while ensuring safety and adherence to Camp Linwood MacDonald YMCA values, traditions and guidelines.
  • You will lead sports, boating, arts & crafts, dance, music, hiking, outdoor skills, swimming, climbing, zip line, and other activities.
  • You will guide campers and staff in all aspects of camp life.
  • You’ll engage with our diverse camper population which varies each session and includes youth from urban, disadvantaged communities; youth & adults with developmental disabilities and youth with cancer.
  • All staff will be required to model the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in their work each day.
  • The YMCA’s recruitment process includes comprehensive training and background checks including pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. 
Educational Background: 
High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Experience working with children/teens.
  • Prior sleepaway camp or similar program experience as a staff member or camper.
  • Ability to understand at-risk youth populations.
  • Ability to provide instruction in a variety of outdoor recreation activities – training & curriculum provided.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to positively motivate & lead others.
  • Ability to work as an effective team member.
  • Physical ability, strength and endurance to perform essential functions of the job.
  • Certified in 1st Aid / CPR or able to become so during onsite training.
  • Preferred Certification as a Waterfront Lifeguard or ability to be certified during onsite training.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=36890&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Apr 22 2019
Active Until: 
May 22 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit