Day Camp Director
COMPENSATION:
$475 / Weekly
POSITION DURATION:
May 16, 2026 - August 1, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for running Camp Erdman’s Day Camp Program. This includes supporting staff and campers through quality of program, periodic evaluations and assistance where needed. The Day Camp Director will be the primary creator of the weekly parent newsletter and will ensure it is sent out in a timely manner. This person should be comfortable educating staff on and enforcing proper boundaries with campers 5-12. This person should be a self starter and motivated to work hard to continue on the best version of the program possible, lifting up others in the process.
This position has housing provided. A great fit for one of the Day Camp positions is somebody with supervisory experience, multiple years of summer camp experience and great report with former supervisors. The Director must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children between the ages of 5 and 17. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. The Day Camp Director should have experience in leading and motivating staff.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans and leads age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a classroom or group setting, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Interacts with children and provides proper supervision of children at all times.
- Provides careful supervision and guidance to assigned Program Aides. Ensures Program Aides who are under 18 years of age are never left alone to supervise or monitor youth participants.
- Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y.
- Provides assistance with homework (depending on program) and encourages academic progress.
- Conducts ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child (depending on program).
- Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferences
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Lifeguard Certification
- Bus Driver Certification
- Supervisory Experience
- Prior Summer Camp Experience
- Peer Leadership
- High Ropes Certification required
- Experience working with children
- CPR/AED & First Aid required
- TB test required
Why the Y?:
- Free Y membership with employment
- Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
- Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.
Child Protection Commitment:
The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.
*See job opportunities page for full details