Level Management Job Location Salem YMCA - Salem, MA 01970 Position Type Seasonal Salary Range $26.00 - $26.00 Hourly
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Salem YMCA | Part-Time | Summer 2026
Are you an organized, energetic leader who loves working with kids and supporting staff? The Salem YMCA is seeking a Seasonal Camp Director to lead our Specialty Camps based at our main YMCA building.
This role oversees a vibrant, creative camp program serving approximately 120 campers ages 5–13, offering specialty-focused experiences in a safe, engaging, and well-organized environment.
The Seasonal Camp Director is responsible for the daily leadership, administration, and overall quality of the Specialty Camp program. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, experience supervising staff, and a passion for youth development.
Program Leadership & Quality
Oversee daily camp operations to ensure a high-quality, safe, and engaging program
Ensure programming aligns with YMCA values and specialty camp goals
Support positive camper experiences and age-appropriate activities
Staff Supervision & Support
Supervise, support, and coach camp counselors and specialty staff
Assist with staff scheduling, coverage, and daily oversight
Model professionalism, leadership, and positive behavior management
Administrative & Operational Support
Manage attendance, rosters, communication, and basic reporting
Maintain organization of program materials and shared spaces
Communicate with families, staff, and YMCA leadership as needed
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all YMCA policies, procedures, and safety standards are followed
Respond appropriately to incidents and support a safe camp environment
Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on youth development
Gain leadership and management experience in a supportive environment
Free YMCA membership and employee program discounts
Make a meaningful impact on campers, families, and staff
If you’re passionate about leading a high-quality camp program and creating a positive, organized experience for kids and staff, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today and help make Summer 2026 unforgettable at the Salem YMCA!
Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license
Experience working in a camp, youth program, or educational setting; prior staff supervision or leadership experience preferred
Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated commitment to program quality, youth development, and teamwork
Must obtain and maintain required certifications within three months of hire, including CPR/First Aid, Safety, Child Abuse Prevention, and YMCA Day Camp Director Training
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Only completed applications will be considered. To complete your application, you must acknowledge that you have read the disclosure statement and submit your signature at the end of the application. You will see a notification that your application has been submitted if complete.
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.
The Y is Seattle’s founding nonprofit organization, offering health, hope, and opportunity. The mission of the Y is to build a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. We are an inclusive organization of men, women and children with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility.
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We work side-by-side with our neighbors throughout King and south Snohomish counties to help kids and families thrive – and apply their positive behaviors and goals at home, school, the workplace, and beyond at our 13 branches, 2 overnight camps, 10 swimming pools, and more than 200 program sites.
