POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Camp Director, the camp group director is responsible for planning daily activities that coincide with the mission of the New Discoveries Day Camp. The camp group director will assist in all camp activities and special events, as well as be responsible for the safety and health of all campers in their supervision at all times.

OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Emotional Maturity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Collaboration

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, implement and supervise a developmentally appropriate, fun, and enriching activity curriculum for camp group throughout the summer.
• Maintain positive relationship with parents and demonstrate positive communication skills that will foster a healthy and comfortable atmosphere.
• Maintain clean, neat and organized environment acceptable to the YMCA Camp Director.
• Promote and supervise the health, emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
• Create and maintain a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all program participants.
• Manage the performance of all staff along with the Camp Director.
• Manage and control inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Work with all other staff members in a cooperative effort-TEAMWORK.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Follow personnel policies of the YMCA of Montclair and policies defined in the staff manual.
• Maintain all required records and logs.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in Education, Child Development, Physical Education, Recreation or related field and two years direct experience with children under age 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity OR
• School Age Child Care credential and three years direct experience with children under age 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity OR
• Two years of college with 18 credits in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or related field and three years direct experience with children under age 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a positive and constructive attitude.
• Demonstrate verbally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity to develop youth. The ability to articulate and model YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are essential.
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or get certified within 30 days of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. He/she must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and may require occasional travel to the various sites of the YMCA of Montclair.

COMPANY BENEFITS: Free Membership and 25% discount for programs and camp fees for the duration of the season.

PAY RATE: $16.75 -$18.00

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 8:30am 3:30pm