CCO Assistant Program Director

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

617.60/yr -  617.60/yr

Under the direction of the Summer Camp Director, the Associate Program Director is responsible for implementation of safety programming, including supporting program oversight of Ropes and Canoeing, reviewing and maintaining Child Abuse Prevention protocols, and increasing parent touchpoints. This position also supports the successful implementation of summer camp programs, including supervision of staff, training, and hitting goals set by the YMCA of the Rockies.

The Associate Program Director collaborates with all Admin and Support staff members to ensure excellence in camper and staff experiences and program delivery.

At YMCA of the Rockies, we firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

• Create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff. Promote safe work practices to allow for development and growth for all.
• Possess the social and emotional skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first
• Respond to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshoot problems and develop solutions in a patient and respectful manner.
• Contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, be a team player
• Be responsible for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp. Report any repairs in a timely manner.
• Assist other departments as needed

• Supervisory
  • Monitor curriculum delivery and progression within program activities, providing feedback to staff on their delivery of program curriculum
  • Assist with camp living, including housekeeping and basic maintenance
  • Support staff through concerns and problems in a patient manner
  • Provide administrative leadership throughout the week when Summer Camp Director is not present, and act as “on‑duty” staff for one stayover weekend throughout the summer
  • Lead staff meetings and all camp announcements when necessary
  • Assist Summer Camp Director with staff corrective action conversations as needed
  • Assist with the overall administration of Camp Chief Ouray programs as organized by the Camp Executive
  • Be responsible for the health and safety conditions in camper and staff living areas
  • Assist in nighttime responsibilities, assuring campers and staff are safe after lights out
• Training
  • Participate in admin and staff training prior to working with campers.
  • Assist with the coordination and implementation of curriculum for staff training. Evaluate trainings after delivery.
  • Provide training appropriate to areas supervised to assure quality programming and camp activities.
• Program
  • Become familiar with total camp program, including Day Camp and Trips programming
  • Be concerned with the needs of camper and staff development and growth
  • Support check in and check out set up/take down
  • Oversee setting up and maintenance of camp program areas.
  • Provide leadership in the development of programs in harmony with the Camp’s policies, goals, objectives and procedures.
  • Make sure staff is properly trained on progression & lesson plans that meet ACA, YMCA, and Colorado Child Care Licensing standards and regulations.
  • Work with Admin Staff to schedule and oversee lifeguards, barn staff, and ropes staff to ensure all activities are running with progression in mind.
  • Observe appropriate program activities daily. Address any program that needs changing or better curriculum.
  • Help inventory and organize equipment and supplies during and at the end of the summer.
  • Be responsible for the development of quality rainy day activities and making proper adjustments in program due to weather. Establish a staff rainy day resource box.
  • Supervise development, and revision of Traditional…