Description

Description:
The Assistant Camp Director will assist in the day to day operations of the Overnight Summer Camp Program. 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.

General Functions:

To be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities in order to ensure summer camp is successful.

SALARY:

$900/week

Specific Responsibilities:
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 function
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
Have visual ability 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

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

At least twenty-one years of age
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
At least two years of college with course work primarily in education, child development or similar
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)