Akron Area YMCA Job Description
Job Title:
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Summer Day Camp Director
Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Summer Director
Date:
Updated 08/2013
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, the Day Camp Director is responsible for the safe operation and instruction of
all day camp activities in accordance with camp policies. The Day Camp Director supervises 1) 15-25 part-time staff, 2) scheduling of
activities, 3) evaluating staff, 4) check-in and check-out, and 5) evaluation of the program. The Day Camp Director will also provide
the proper planning, execution and evaluation of the day-to-day programmatic and logistical operations of the Summer Day Camp
programs for Camp Y-Noah.
Essential Functions:
1.
Participate in pre-camp training and planning process.
2.
Responsibility for the safety and well-being of all campers and staff throughout the camp program.
3.
Abide by all Camp Y-Noah and Akron YMCA Policies and Procedures, as well as standards set forth by the American Camp
Association (ACA) or other camp governing bodies.
4.
Supervision of campers and Counselors during all water activities and specialty programs.
5.
Assigning groups for all day campers and staff.
6.
Evaluation of Counselors in a constructive way, giving and listening to any feedback.
7.
Organizing and insuring a high level of standards in all activities, themes, meals and specialty programs.
8.
Establishes and implements methods of staff motivation during the summer months.
9.
Assist peers with various responsibilities.
10. Evaluation of the camp program with weekly evaluations and by gaining feedback from parents and campers weekly.
11. Assists with urgent behavioral needs of day campers.
12. Run an organized and efficient check-in and check-out to help parents and campers.
13. Organize snack.
14. Facilitate all pre-camp interactions for day campers and parents.
15. Maintain all paperwork pertinent to the job.
It should be understood that this Job Description has been developed as an outline for basic responsibility. Additional duties may be
assigned by the Summer Camp Director from time to time as deemed appropriate and/or necessary.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
 Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community
needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
 Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and
relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
 Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new
approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively
participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives
to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
 Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks
opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact
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Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and
demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Qualifications:
 The Day Camp Director must be a minimum of 21 years of age. She/he must bring to this position an educational background
suited to the requirements of the position, as well as an understanding and value orientation to the Christian principles of the
Akron Area YMCA and Camp Y-Noah. The Day Camp Director must be ambitious with outstanding organizational, human
relations, and programming skills.
Physical Demands:
 This position would require the ability to listen to others, observe others actions, read text and information, comprehend
instructions and manuals, physical ability to move about the camp property in various environmental conditions.
Performance Objectives:
 In order to guide Camp Y-Noah to becoming a premier camp, the Day Camp Director must possess superb skills in coordinating
the proper planning, execution and documentation of summer day camp programs. She/he must also ensure proper relations are
maintained between Camp Y-Noah and all groups to ensure program support and satisfaction.
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Akron Area YMCA, 209 S. Main St. Suite 501, Akron, OH 44308
Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.