YMCA Loudoun - Assistant Camp Director

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:  Assists the Camp Director with administrative or supervisory duties  Substitutes for counselors, or oversees a group of campers in addition to other duties  Assist the Camp Director to ensure staff to child ratios, lesson plans and daily schedules are in place and being followed      Supervisory Responsibility:  ¨ No Supervisory responsibility    X Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)   ¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel  ¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees  ¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees    Organizational Structure:  Job title to which this position reports: Camp Director  Job titles directly reporting to this position: None  Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught  Assists with planning, supervising and implementing the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and the day camp curriculum  Assists with supervising day camp staff and ensures that each carries out daily schedule of activites for their specific group of campers  Reviews and discusses with camp director any problems with staff or campers  Ensures documentation of camper attendance, adsenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with the policies  Ensures that all counselors have daily lesson plans and the appropriate supplies and program needs to deliver a quality program  Responsible for camper’s safety and security; ensures adherence to the policies of the YMCA  Ensures that all staff and campers abide by the Aquatics Policies and Procedures related to camp programs  Communicates with parents regarding their children’s experience  Assists in post-camp evaluation at the end of each camp session  Assist in monitoring the implementation and regulation of hourly head counts of children by group on a daily basis  Ensures all campers emergency records are complete with copies made available to lead counselors  Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily  Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular  Other duties as required    Customer Service Standards:  Staff Engagement:  I will greet all children with a smile and by name  I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development  I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child.  Facility Excellence:  I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids  I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings.  Show:  I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child  I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids    Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:  High school diploma  Must be 21 years of age  Current CPR and First Aid Certification  Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test  Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting  Must meet the county/state licensing requirements  At least two summers of experience as a Counselor  Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development.  Complete Training for:  Blood Borne Pathogens  Facility Orientation  Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse  Day Camp Policies  Staff/Parent Handbook  Camp Curriculum  Emergency Procedures  * The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 20 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files.    YMCA Leadership Certification:  N/A    Working Conditions:  Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time  Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children  Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents  Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds  Must have visual acuity to observe all children