Job Description

Job Location: MISSOURI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA - BISMARCK, ND 58501
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $15.70 - $17.70 Hourly

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The YMCA Day Camp Supervisor assists the School-Age Childcare Director with implementation and oversight of the summer day camp program for 1st-7th grade children.
Dana Turcotte, YDC North Teacher said, "I love my job because I'm doing what I love and that is helping shape the minds of young children, preparing them for Kindergarten."
We offer a fun, rewarding work environment and FREE YMCA Membership for all staff members!
In this role, you can look forward to:
- Supervising the daily activities of Camp Nakota, including providing direction to camp counselors, executing activities, communicating with the School-Age Childcare Director about daily activities, and ensuring that the core values of the YMCA are modeled to all children, staff and parents.
- Helps train and supervise camp counselors, assuring compliance with child to adult ratios, using appropriate discipline, and overseeing the health and safety of the day camp participants.
- Providing excellent customer service to parents by communicating with them effectively and observing staff to assure that they are providing exceptional care.
Seasonal Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7:15 am-4:00 pm
May 26th-August 7th, 2026

QualificationsWe are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field (such as Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Administration, or CDA) or a college student pursuing a degree or certification in Education preferred. Previous experience working in childcare, education or a camp setting preferred. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with parents regarding the child's activities, behavior, eating, etc. Experience supervising staff preferred. CPR Certification required within the first 30 days of the program.
YMCA Day Camp, or Camp Nakota, offers fun summer activities for youth entering 1st - 7th grade. These week-long programs leave from the YMCA each morning and are based at off-site locations such as parks and other local venues. The Day Camp Program offers participants structured activities at the YMCA before and after their daily off-site trips.
We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2025, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.
Key Words: childcare, preschool, paraprofessional, aide, daycare, provider, caregiver, teacher, nanny, babysitter, early childhood education, supervisor