Youth Development Director- Seasonal Camp; thru Dover Family

Youth Development Director
- Seasonal for Camp (June thru Aug.) Dover YMCA Family Location

Job Category: DAY CAMP

Requisition Number: DAYCA
003065

• Full-Time

Dover YMCA, 1137 South State St, Dover, DE 19901, USA

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success.

Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve.

Unite communities and inspire service to others.

Free Seasonal Y Membership

Rate of pay: $21.00 - $25.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and ongoing support to Unit Directors, including coaching, performance feedback, and problem‑solving assistance.
• Assist to develop, write, and distribute weekly newsletters to keep families informed of program activities, updates, and announcements.
• Assume responsibility for administrative leadership and decision‑making in the absence of the Senior Director, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Supervise children, groups, staff and all activities to ensure safe, healthy developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Oversee daily care for campers inclusive of feedings and supporting social and emotional needs; children ages 5 through 15 years.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have School‑Age or ECE Administrator credential through DEEDs (OCCL) or be able to obtain within 10 business days.
• Previous Camp experience, or experience working with children of varied ages.
• Knowledge and experience supervising staff and leading children.
• Successful completion of criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check required by the State of Delaware.
• Become First Aid/CPR certified prior to start of camp.

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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