Assistant Camp Director/unit Leaders

Camp Weona is hiring qualified staff to lead camp operations. Unit Leaders oversee the girls' or boys' village units. Camp Description YMCA Buffalo Niagara operates two premier summer overnight camps in Western New York. YMCA Camp Kenan (CampKenan.com) overlooks beautiful Lake Ontario on 50 acres near Barker, NY. YMCA Camp Weona (CampWeona.com) is nestled among 800 acres of hills and forests in Gainesville, NY. When applying for this job, you will be asked to select the overnight camp location you would prefer to work at. Camp activities include swimming, archery, low & high ropes challenges, climbing wall, gaga ball, arts & crafts, nature, science, and more. The Y is looking for talented individuals with a passion for the YMCA’s mission and cause, an understanding of YMCA programs and services, and whose everyday values reflect the core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion. Job Description Assists the Camp Director with the successful operation of the overnight camp program. Plans, organizes, and implements activities, supervises camp counselors, performs administrative tasks, and ensures the safety of campers. Qualifications Assistant Camp Director Must have at least 24 weeks of previous administrative or supervisory experience in camping or equivalent experience acceptable to the NYS Commissioner of Health. Must have a Bachelors’ degree or be at least 25 years of age to meet overnight camp regulations. Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills. American Red Cross, American Health Association, American Safety & Health Institute certification in CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant). American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies is preferred. Unit Leader Must have one or more years of experience as a Senior Counselor or other equivalent position. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Able to successfully plan and lead activities for children in a camp environment. Must be at least 18 years old. Essential Functions Plan and implement camp activities as per the program design. Provide daily oversight and leadership of camp operations. Identify and solve problems, implement appropriate discipline techniques, and enforce policies and procedures. Plan and facilitate components of the pre-camp staff training program. Ensure effective communication between staff and parents of campers. Develop and maintain positive, open communication between campers and camp staff. Implement and maintain work rules and regulations as required by YMCA Buffalo Niagara and the NYS Health Department. Pursue new and innovative program initiatives. Participate with campers when needed in the pool during swim lessons and free swim. Perform the administrative functions of attendance, camper development, program, and evaluation. Perform the responsibilities of the Overnight Camp Director during absences. Implement ongoing safety checks to ensure a healthy and safe camp environment. Implement emergency procedures when necessary. Performs additional duties as assigned.

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