Summer Camp Site Supervisor

Position: Summer Camp Site Supervisor

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position coordinates and oversees implementation of programming that encourages physical, emotional, and intellectual growth in a safe and nurturing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for daily camp operation and overseeing daily activities from arrival to dismissal, and programs to ensure a quality camp.

• Ensure that the camp daily activities, as well as, the themed activities are completed by the camp staff or specialists, and communicated with parents.

• Assist with the selection, on-boarding, and performance evaluations of camp staff.

• Offer support to all staff and serve as a resource to them.

• Handle staff disciplinary issues and utilizes appropriate documentation steps.

• Enforce camp staff and camper policies.

• Review and approve weekly lesson plans submitted by the camp staff.

• Inventory camp supplies regularly and inform recreation office of any needed items including medical; arts and crafts; and general supplies.

• Make routine visits to activity areas to observe and ensure safety requirements.

• Handle discipline/accident reports according to camp procedures and company policy to be reviewed by leadership.

• Provide first aid care including dispensing of medications.

• Other duties as needed.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

• Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

• Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders in impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who easily navigates complex political and social circles. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

• Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

• Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be age 21 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years work experience with school age children or the equivalent education.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic.
• Possess the ability to work independently and be able to follow through with the activities planned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

• The employee must be able to perform medium work; exerting 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

• The employee is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.

**The YMCA prohibits from taking photos or videos of campers in their care or in any Y program without the direct permission from the YMCA Administrative Office and parental consent.

Job Type: Temporary

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Gainesville, FL 32605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person