Job Description

Imagine being part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world—a place where your work positively influences the lives of others, a place where you thrive in a values-based environment, a place where you are building a better future for yourself and your community.

General Function:

Under the general direction of the Child Care Director, the Seasonal Day Camp Director shall be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of a licensed summer day camp in accordance with the Virginia Department of Education Child Care Licensing Standards and policies of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas. The Seasonal Day Camp Director will be the go-to person for all things camp, and will include many responsibilities, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for all campers.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 21 years of age.
2. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience required; core competency and course work required per the Virginia Department of Education Licensed Child Day Centers.
3. Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field; YMCA experience preferred.
4. Minimum of one (1) year staff supervisory experience preferred.
5. Certification in the YMCA of the USA Child Care training series preferred.
6. Background must include strong skills in parent relations, staff development, and child development.
7. Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 required within 30 days prior to first day of working camp.
8. Negative TB test required within 30 days prior to first day of working camp.
9. Medication Administration Training (MAT) Certification required prior to first day of working camp.
10. Complete and maintain required trainings to include: New Employee Orientation (NEO), Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment.
11. Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, Virginia State Police background check, and Child Protective Services check.

Essential Functions:

1. Support the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA.
2. Promote a professional work environment through character development by modeling the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
3. Lead in a manner that advances our cause to strengthen the foundations of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
4. Assist in recruiting, hiring and training staff and volunteers for the school age before and after school program and/or summer day camp.
5. Assist in supervision of all Summer Camp staff.
6. Assist and meet monthly with lead staff in the planning and preparation process for daily activities for Child Watch, School Age and/or summer day camp participants.
7. Lead daily activities with children in an appropriate, approved manner to ensure a positive experience.
8. Maintain proper documentation to meet or exceed state licensing requirements, the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsula Child Care Quality Standards, Association Standards and the YMCA of the USA Child Care Quality Check.
9. Assist in reviewing and evaluating all programs to determine participant needs and possible areas of improvement or growth.
10. Assist with the purchase, care, maintenance, and storage of program supplies and equipment in accordance with the operating budget.
11. Wear staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
12. Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
13. Act as a leader in emergency situations. Report any accidents or incidents according to Emergency Communication Action Plan.
14. Follow department Association standards in regards to program safety and program operations.
15. Ensure all members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and actively follow center Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
16. Carry out other related duties as deemed necessary by the Child Care Leadership Team and center operations to ensure and excellent member experience.

YMCA Leadership® Competencies (Team Leader):

Engaging Community, Communication & Influence, Inclusion, Collaboration, Emotional Maturity, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the YMCA’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills and Ability Requirements

1. Ability to communicate and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to school age and/or day camp childcare participants.
2. Ability to observe children’s behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
4. Ability to reason and define difficult problems with limited direction as to means and results.
5. Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and those situations requiring first aid.
6. Physical strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of children.
7. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Effect On End Results

1. A positive image of the YMCA is portrayed to members, program participants, staff, volunteers, and the community.
2. Growth in the number of individuals and volunteers participating in programs.
3. Commitment to quality.
4. Development of day camp and family programming that is culturally diverse and inclusive with emphasis on character development.
5. Continued research for child care trends that have an impact on the community. Proactive response to childcare trends.
6. A Child Care staff team that is consistent and properly trained with a commitment to the mission of the YMCA.
7. Continued personal and professional growth in this position.

Excellent benefits, including 12% retirement upon meeting the requirements of the National YMCA Retirement Fund. Includes YMCA Adult Membership.