Assistant Day Camp Director/ Camp/ Kirkwood/ Part Time at GATEWAY REGION YMCA in Kirkwood, Missouri

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Day Camp Director, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the overall program, supervision of children and day-to-day operation of the Y Day Camp program. While also ensuring developmentally appropriate practices and paying attention to the safety and individual needs of each camper while modeling, practicing and carrying out YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

1. Assist Day Camp Director with planning, directing, and supervising, Camp Staff.
2. Ensure the individual needs of the children are met for proper coordination of the program within the program sites.
3. Utilize solid judgment and discretionary skills as well as make independent decisions that will affect the Gateway Region YMCA and its departments.
4. Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relations.
5. Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
6. Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being
7. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
8. All other duties as assigned.




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