SEASONAL Youth Development Director Millsboro Camp- Sussex YMCA Family Location

Our Promise Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve Unite communities and inspire service to others Benefits & Perks: Free Seasonal Y Membership Hourly Rate $20.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience. Essential Responsibilities Maintain flexibility to work a variable schedule between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, based on program needs. Provide direct supervision, guidance, and ongoing support to Unit Directors, including coaching, performance feedback, and problem-solving assistance. Assist to develop, write, and distribute weekly newsletters to keep families informed of program activities, updates, and announcements. Assume responsibility for administrative leadership and decision-making in the absence of the Senior Director, ensuring continuity of operations. Supervise children, groups, staff and all activities to ensure safe, healthy developmentally appropriate childcare practices. Oversee daily care for campers inclusive of feedings and supporting social and emotional needs; children ages 5 through 15 years. Ensure all activities encourage, engage, and support campers including instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor activities. Implement positive behavior management techniques. Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided with a learning opportunity. Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop and foster positive relationships; encourage collaboration, consistency and parent participation. Ensure facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe daily. Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to attendance, meal counts, and daily parent communication. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and ongoing professional development trainings. Ensure achievement of enrollment targets. Ability to use technology to complete reports, record attendance, and other duties. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age Have School-Age or ECE Administrator credential through DEEDs (OCCL) or be able to obtain within 10 business days. Previous Camp experience, or experience working with children of varied ages. Knowledge and experience supervising staff and leading children in a childcare setting. Successful completion of criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check required by the State of Delaware Become First Aid/CPR certified prior to start of camp. Preferred Qualifications Multi-lingual skills Multi-site management experience The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.