Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Duncan YMCA - Arvada, CO 80004
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.60 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Lead an Unforgettable Summer
Seasonal Part-Time Licensed Childcare Site Supervisor – Summer Camp - working March - mid August
Are you ready to lead a summer filled with adventure, laughter, and life-changing moments?
The YMCA is seeking an experienced, licensed Summer Camp Site Supervisor to lead our school-age day camp program. This seasonal leadership role is perfect for someone who thrives in high-energy environments and believes summer should be safe, enriching, and unforgettable for every child.
At the Y, summer camp is more than fun — it’s where confidence grows, friendships form, and leaders are built.
Why This Role Matters
As the Summer Camp Site Supervisor, you set the tone for the entire camp community. You’ll lead staff, ensure safety and licensing compliance, and create a culture where every child feels welcomed, supported, and excited to show up each day.
You are the leader families trust with their children — and the mentor staff look to for guidance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily operations of a licensed school-age summer camp site
- Ensure compliance with Colorado childcare licensing regulations
- Supervise, coach, and schedule camp counselors
- Maintain required documentation and safety standards
- Partner with families to create a positive camp experience
- Bring creativity and energy to activities, themes, and special events
- Foster an inclusive environment where every camper belongs
What We’re Looking For
- Site Supervisor-qualified under Colorado childcare licensing rules
- Experience leading school-age programs or camps
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- High energy and ability to manage a dynamic environment
- Commitment to youth development and safety
Why You’ll Love Working at the Y
- Spend your summer making a meaningful impact
- Lead a team that creates lasting memories
- Free YMCA membership
- Professional development opportunities
- A mission-driven culture rooted in caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Regional School Age Program Director, the Supervisor, OST is responsible for the daily program operations including, program development and implementation, staff supervision, facility usage and parent relations. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE
To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implement risk management to provide safety and well-being of all children
- Integrate YMCA character development program into daily programming
- Support parental communications and staff with appropriate interactions with children, including discipline procedures
- Proactively clean and/or repair program areas; maintain supplies and equipment
- Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
- Support pre-camp staff training program and on-going in-service training for camp and OST staff
- Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA. Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members
- Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA Annual Support Campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

Qualifications & BenefitsQUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of relevant experience preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
- Possess a positive and professional attitude
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.  If not certified must achieve with 30 days of hire
BENEFITS
- Free individual membership
- Program discounts
- Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked