Assistant Camp Director - Camp Campbell

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The Assistant Camp Director will assist in the day-to-day operations of the summer Teen Leadership Program (this is a seasonal position from May to August).

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The Assistant Camp Director will assist in the day-to-day operations of the summer Teen Leadership Program (this is a seasonal position from May to August). Major responsibilities will include weekly and daily scheduling for staff and campers, supervising programming, and acting in the absence of the camp director. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and creative qualities.

SALARY RANGE: $910/week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities to ensure summer camp is successful:

Assist the camp director and leadership team in planning and carrying out pre-camp and in-service staff training
Assist with supervision and appraisal of unit leaders and counselors
Maintain proper records as required by camp director
Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
Responsible for overseeing staff and campers in assigned program areas
Establish and maintain systems for check in, cabin lists, schedules, and check out
Assist in overall program development of assigned camp areas, including meals
Check in with staff daily; provide appropriate support and leadership for each counselor
Act as an assistant to the Camp Director in all daily functions
Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
Perform chosen "coordinator duties" each week
Use established system for communication with other camp departments
Be able to communicate and work well with other members of the leadership team

Essential Functions:

Be able to assist with the training of all staff
Be able to work and communicate well with a variety of age groups
Having visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting the auditory ability to respond appropriately to those hazards
Be able to observe camper and staff behavior to respond to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with daily and weekly schedules and organizational duties

Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting (experience at programming in a camp setting preferred)
Experience planning and facilitating large group programming
Ability to speak to large groups effectively
High School Graduate
Leadership and supervisory experience is preferred
Strong organization with an ability to multitask and fill roles as needed
Flexible, creative and mature, with ability to be self-motivated and work with minimum supervision
Ability to relate to peers as well as youth effectively
Believe in the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley as well as the individual worth of the camper
CPR and First Aid certified (can be obtained upon hire)
YMCA approved driver preferred (can be obtained upon hire; requires clean driving record and passing drug test)

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.