Assistant Day Camp Director - Woburn

Assistant Day Camp Director - Woburn

Department: Child Development:
Day Camp

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: North Suburban YMCA

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 / hour

The YMCA Is the nation’s leading nonprofit, committed to strengthening communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. In Boston, the Y is over 150 years old, successful in empowering people of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. In neighborhoods across greater Boston, the Y is community centered and has the presence and partnerships to deliver positive change. Every day the Y’s impact is felt, whether it’s an adult who chooses a healthy lifestyle;

a child who is inspired to learn a new skill or a community that comes together for the common good. The Y is So Much More.

Under the direction of the Site Director, the Assistant Day Camp Director works to support daily Day Camp Operations. The Assistant Director will assist in leading daily activities that allows children to learn and play at the same time, explore the community they live in, participate in sports and swimming and develop positive relationships. The Assistant Day Camp Director models the Y’s leadership core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

• Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times. Camper safety is a top priority.
• Interprets the quality of YMCA values to campers, parents and staff. Must be a positive role model. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
• Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
• Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
• Communicates respectfully, openly and effectively with all staff, parents and children.
• Assists pool staff during daily swim instruction and aids lifeguards during free swim time.

• Manages daily attendance records for campers and groups. Supports with absence calls and confirms group rosters.
• Supports with behavior guidance with campers; coaches counselors in effective group management skills
• Sets and example for group game facilitation and camp tradition
• Assists in responsibility for Summer Foods Program
• Reports all accidents and unusual incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and completes necessary documentation.
• Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
• Assists with planning and implementing of daily camp activities, camp special events and Family Night activities.
• Actively participates in all aspects of camp daily leadership schedule including openings, closings, and extended hours.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible). Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself. Support with camper file management.
• Support groups in need
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions; assists in facilitation. Becomes familiar with training materials and actively incorporates them in their day to day interactions and work with campers and staff.
• Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly.
• Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.

• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in all physical camp games and activities.
• Works in a busy indoor environment; leads outside activities as well.
• May be expected to be in the water during all swim periods.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a passion for working with and nurturing children.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; college degree or pursuing a college degree preferred.
• Experience working with children (youth programs, camp settings or related field); understand the needs of children.
• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills.
• Possesses a knowledge of group process – collaborative style of working within a team.
• Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and departmental goals.
• Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen, and CPR certifications and as required by the specific camp; or successfully complete YMCA provided First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Training upon hire.
• Must be available up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7:30am-5:00pm.