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YMCA of Upper Palmetto · 3 months ago

Camp Cherokee Daily Program Director

Camp Cherokee, 1299 Camp Cherokee Road Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

YMCA of Upper Palmetto is seeking a Camp Cherokee Daily Program Director to provide safe and fun programs tailored to camper age differences. The role involves managing and evaluating summer camp staff while ensuring high-quality programming and the successful development of camper skills.

Health Wellness & Fitness

Responsibilities

Plan, manage and supervise safe and fun programs to campers

Ensure lesson plans are completed and implemented to deliver high-quality programs to campers

Evaluate program delivery abilities of staff members

Manage daily program success and the development of the campers’ skills and abilities, specifically evaluating age differences

Ensure that campers and staff have access to drinking water daily at each program area

Communicate all daily camp program needs and expectations with staff

Manage camper daily program class sign up process

Manage class occupancy limits compared to equipment and program spacing

Focus on skill development to campers

Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas and equipment

Create an inventory and manage all programming equipment

Discuss planning and implementation during staff training(s)

Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programing

Manage program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum

Conduct daily checks of all program facilities and equipment

Create and facilitate program schedules for all campers and staff

Develop and manage camper and staff program schedules

Maintain camper swim restrictions and age limitations with programming activities

Manage daily program class transition periods

Assist other program staff when needed

Opening/ Closing Day Responsibilities

Assist Evening Program Director

Plan and supervise campers and staff during 'bridge' sessions

Actively assist in 'OD' responsibilities

Assist with supervision during off site trips

Identify, maintain and create an inventory of all program equipment

Note when repairs are needed or new program materials are needed

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationProgram managementLeadership qualitiesTeam qualitiesInterest in child developmentCommunication skills

Required

Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college

Must be certified in First Aid and CPR

Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training session

Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment

Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, team qualities, and communication skills

Possess interest in the development of children

Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, behavioral conflicts, and must be able to walk, run, and swim every day

Physical requirements of the Daily Program Director at Camp Cherokee include endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping and lifting

Other physical aspects include the ability to observe and manipulate program activities, to meet the needs and skill levels of both campers and staff members