On-Site Director - Michikamau Resident Camp Job at Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges New Milford, NJ 07646

We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, candidate to join our team. Sign on bonus may apply POSITION SUMMARY: The Camp Director will be responsible for overall Camp operation: ensuring the safety of campers, licensing compliance, tone-setting, communication with parents, camper behavior management, scheduling, and quality of activities, staff evaluations and coordination of transportation. YMCA of Greater Bergen County operates traditional day and resident camps in Harriman State Park, NY, along Lake Kanawauke, providing a beautiful natural setting.

The camp is 45 minutes from Hackensack, where our YMCA is located; all counselors and campers are bused to camp from the YMCA. Camp activities include swimming, boating, fishing, arts & crafts, sports & games, archery, nature, hiking, rock climbing, and challenge/low ropes course. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ensure, above all else, campers are safe and well supervised. • Recruits, trains, develops, evaluates, recognizes, holds accountable and directs staff and volunteers in assigned areas, in order to ensure safe, high-quality member focused services through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing staff training.

  • Ensures staff certifications are current and complete. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. • Monitors daily operations and ensures compliance/training with all state and local licensing/regulations (including but not limited to YMCA Best Practices, American Camp Association standards and Department of Health policies).Ensures that all procedures are followed and accurate records are maintained. • Develop and implement the Staff Orientation schedule and program.
  • Oversee the scheduling of program activities, theme residential s, and family nights, in conjunction with the Specialists and Counselors. • Oversee logistics and schedules for off-site trips. • Communicate performance standards, supervise, evaluate and motivate staff including coaching, teaching, modeling, reinforcing and assisting with difficult situations and correcting behavior. • Connect with staff, campers and parents, making all feel welcome and included.
  • Review regularly with the Program Director all concerns, priorities, progress, problems, reports and all matters dealing with camp and programs. • Identify and report maintenance concerns in a timely fashion. • Work in cooperation with all staff and other programs on the property. • Attend all staff meetings, special events and training events as scheduled.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. DIRECT REPORTS: Waterfront Director, Assistant Camp Director, Specialist, Camp Nurse. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum five year’s experience working at a camp or related experience working with children in a leadership capacity. • Must be able to independently lead and actively participate in a variety of activities.
  • Experience in supervision. • Ability to create and deliver activities. • Excellent communication skills. • First Aid & CPR certifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs). • Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity.

  • Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid. INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Current active employees of the METROPOLITAN YMCA OF THE ORANGES should apply via the Careers section of the Residential force Employee Account. COVID-19 Precaution(s): • Remote interview process • Personal protective equipment provided • Symptom screening and self-reporting • Preventative guidelines/workplace safety trainings (social distancing, frequent handwashing, etc.) • Sanitizing, disinfecting, participation in cleaning procedures *Please note that given the current situation with COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA is and will continue to follow recommendations given by the CDC, local, state, and federal authorities. Professional development opportunities and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.
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