Job Description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Camp Speers, Poconos | Seasonal | $500 - $600 per week

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for a Seasonal Camp Director to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Seasonal Camp Director:

• 21+ years of age
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 3+ years working with children
• 2+ years experience working in a day camp setting, 1+ years in a supervisory setting
• Prior or current experience in education, athletic education, child psychology, sports management, or related fields
• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy sports environments
• Proficiency in swimming with ability to obtain lifesaving certifications (CPR & First Aid)

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Seasonal Camp Director:

• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate camp staff
• Manage and organize all camp field trips
• Develop the daily schedule and verifying that all aspects are followed appropriately (electives, special programs, and daily events)
• Ensuring that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of staff and campers
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with fellow directors, maintenance staff, tent and trailer staff, day camp staff, members, and parents
• Resolve scheduling, programming, parental, and staffing problems as they arise and consult, as necessary, with supervisor for assistance and input

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.