Consistent with the Christian mission and Vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Camp Program Director, the Assistant Camp Director position is responsible for assisting the Camp Program Director in program direction and implementation while maintaining the safety of the campers and staff, and ensuring the camp’s daily program is run efficiently through detailed supervision and objective business decision making.
Areas of Responsibility:
- 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”
- Ensure inclusion in programs at Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center year-round
- Work directly with the Camp Director in overseeing the daily activities, 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, fun, magical and efficient environment; know, understand, train and execute all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp
- Create, implement and grow extended season programs including but not limited to family, teen and parent/child programs producing new revenue streams
- Communicate programming opportunities to group leaders and program goals of overnight groups to camp’s department heads
- Ensure that all program area schedules are completed satisfactorily in a timely manner
- Coordinate the schedules and logistics for agency camping programs
- Work with special events, promotion, rainy day programs, overnights, extended care and any other special needs as they arise
- Communicate with group leader 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
- Assist Camp Program Director and Conferences Director to recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and supervise staff
- Take part in mid-summer and post-summer evaluations with the Camp Program Director
- Work with the Camp Program Director to construct and manage measurable fiscal responsibilities
- Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff
Skills/Experience:
- 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 within our Centers
- 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Experience supervising staff preferred
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $30,067.00 - $37,584.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 3 2018
Active Until:
Nov 3 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit