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Director of School Age Child Care and Camp

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Mt Laurel, NJ, USA
Full-time

The SACC/Camp Director is expected to provide leadership in the development, implementation, promotion and administration of all SACC & Day Camp programs; ensure staff excellence in the delivery of all programs in a safe manner with high quality; manage all aspects of the SACC/Camp facility to promote a clean, safe and friendly environment; communicate and work cooperatively with other departments.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop and deliver high quality SACC and Camp programs that meet the needs of the community.  Ensure quality program delivery and effective use of resources including staff, volunteers and equipment within established budget.
  • Awareness and knowledge of NJOOL regulatory standards regarding licensing, staff/child ratios and program delivery.
  • Awareness and knowledge of YMCA Camp programs, procedures and policies. 
  • Manage daily operations of the site, school-age classrooms, including the gym, drop off areas, outdoor facilities, buses, aquatic facilities and office.
  • Coordinate and administer all aspects of program registration, promotion, open houses, and communications. Assure communication and information is clear for all participants. 
  • Be responsible for documentation to include daily and weekly rosters, status of registration, weekly statistics, parent newsletters, all third party payments for school-age child care and camp.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, providing feedback and disciplinary action to all school-age/camp staff.  Plan and conduct appropriate school-age staff training in keeping with DPW requirements, proper credentials.
  • Plan and conduct SACC/Camp staff training at the beginning of camp and ongoing meetings and necessary trainings to keep staff informed and certifications current.
  • Create staff schedules, monitor time sheets, complete payroll, and be accountable for departmental budget relating to staff salaries.
  • Conduct daily evaluation of equipment and facilities to be used for all programs. Follow up on all safety and cleanliness related issues.
  • Responsible for YMCA SACC/Camp audit and assuring SACC/Camp is operated in accordance with NASE/ACA standards necessary for accreditation.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor Degree in Education, Recreation or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 years of working with youth and 3 yrs. of camp experience.
  • Experience in staff supervision, committees and in providing leadership to groups.
  • Proven success in developing and managing camp programs.

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: 
Jan 18 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit