On-Site Camp Director – YMCA of Metropolitan Denver – Arvada, CO

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 06/30/2021

JOB LOCATION: YMCA- Jeffco,Golden,Arvada Camp Sites/Schools

HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Seasonal 40 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Regional School Age Program Director, and/or Program Coordinators, the Site Director is responsible for the day to day operations of programming, including program development, staff supervision, facility usage and parent relations by delivering professional customer service and relationship building skills. In doing so, this will create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The Site Director is responsible for operating the SACC/Day Camp Program within the policies and procedures of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver and will exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA of Metropolitan of Denver.

The Site Director is responsible for planning, supervising and implementing the overall curriculum at his/her designated site program for the school age program and summer day camp. The Site Director will: administer attendance and other record keeping responsibilities including distribution of information to parents; supervise site staff; work with parents and school personnel and/or branch executives; assist with marketing the program; plan curriculum for daily activities, in-service days and holidays; communicate accounts receivable information to parents and ensure that the policy of prepayment for program is adhered to; and administer other responsibilities delegated by the Regional School Age Program Director and ensure that the programs meet The Colorado Department of Human Services requirements and YMCA standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Implement a risk management program to ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times.
Assist with pre-camp staff training program and on-going in-service training for camp and SACC staff.
Conduct weekly staff meetings.
Ensure that weekly activities are planned and implemented and variety exists in all activities, which are age appropriate and provide a well-rounded experience for all children.
Develop weekly/monthly highlight sheets with appropriate parent communication and distribute prior to start the week or the month.
Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, medicine, injuries, daily bus logs, log books etc.
Ensure that camp/ SACC has appropriate completed paperwork on children, attendance sheets, end of session reports, etc.
Ensure that all supplies and equipment are well maintained.
Provide day-to-day supervision of program and related staff.
Operate within approved program budget.
Implement the YMCA Character Development Program into the daily program.
Ensure that all staff are trained & knowledgeable in emergency procedures. Hold emergency fire and tornado drills monthly.
Assist the Program Director/Coordinator with providing effective communication to parents and developing a working relationship with parents.
Confirm field trips, payment method, and completing field trip sheets for front desks (Contingent on area). Complete bussing spreadsheets, purchase orders and check requests by required deadlines.
Assist Regional Program Director and Program Coordinators with weekly scheduling of staff and inform Director of any staff issues.
Ensure on-going cleanliness and safety of all facilities used by the program. Take initiative to clean-up/repair areas.
Assist staff with appropriate interactions with children, including discipline procedures.
Responsible for collection of parent payments by the 15th of the current month, with clear communication with Accounts Receivable department on a weekly basis.
Act responsibly and be a positive role model for staff, parents and children.
Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual Strong Kids Campaign.
Provide accurate information about membership and programs.
Monthly meetings with School Administration Staff or Branch Executive Director.
Must hold Current Medication delegation.
Monthly communication with Nurse Consultant i.e. kids on Meds.
Attend all trainings, staff meetings, in-services without exception.
Return voice mail and phone calls within same business day.
Responsible for signing up and sending all support staff to mandatory trainings.
Responsible for scheduling/communicating with program staff.
Must follow dress code and hold staff accountable to dress code at all times which includes staff shirts, name badge and closed-toes shoes.
Must go over parent handbook and emergency procedures with program staff.
Follow and enforce all YMCA procedures and policies, including: personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures and membership policies.
Carry out emergency plans as necessary.
Assume any additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and meet all requirements for Director Qualifications as set by the Colorado Department of Human Services for School Age childcare Centers and including a background check. Must hold current First Aid/CPR certification and obtain other trainings as required by the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. The Site Director must have strong skills in human relations, curriculum development, staff supervision and staff mentoring.

Within 60 Days:
New Employee Orientation
New Hire Checklist
Code of Conduct
Job Description Review
Personnel Guidelines
Child Abuse Prevention

Certifications:
CPR
Bloodbourne
First Aid
HazMat

INTERPERSONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform and provide excellent customer service skills by exceeding member expectations! Consistently greet every person who enters the YMCA (by name, if known) and recognize all members and guests when they leave.
Engage in active listening with members and program participants in order to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to ensure the member has a positive experience.
Provide accurate information about membership and programs.
Help prospects and members experience the YMCA by introducing them to other staff and members. By creating these interactions, we will demonstrate that the YMCA is a place where we take the time to connect, communicate and engage in respectful and friendly relationships. Develop new opportunities for members to interact with one another. Be a “Relationship Builder” for the YMCA.
Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA. Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members.
Always have a friendly, helpful attitude and wear a smile.
Actively listen, reflect and respond to customer questions and concerns in a caring manner. When the opportunity presents itself, go above and beyond to resolve the situation immediately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds. The vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, peripheral and the ability to focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, and outdoor weather conditions which will include exposure to U.V. sun rays. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Schedule: