YMCA Silver Spring Camp Director 26

Camp DirectorThe YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y BE A CAMP DIRECTOR THIS SUMMER. Summer campadventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. Position: Camp Director Pay Rate: $20.75-$22.88 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Directors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2026. Some of the exciting things you will do as a Camp Director:Ensure all campers have a fun, enriching, and safe experiencePlan and implement the Y camp program in accordance with the goals and policies of the Y and the camp curriculumProvide leadership to camp counselors, including training and daily supervisionMentor camp staffEnsure daily schedule of activities is carried out for all groups of campersConduct weekly team meetings and provide performance feedback on a daily basisEnsure that all counselors have daily schedule and the appropriate supplies and resources to deliver a quality programBe responsible for camper safety and securityEnsure adherence to the policies of the YMotivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service dailyParticipate in staff trainings and meetings as requiredWhat you need to be a Camp Director:Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the seasonHigh school graduate21 years of ageWilling to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid CertificationClear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprintingMeet the county/state licensing requirementsY Day Camp Director certification/preferredAt least three summers of experience in day camp, recreation, physical education, teaching, or working with school age childrenPrior experience supervising staffWork well with and in groupsAble to effectively communicate with children and parentsUnderstand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character developmentPhysical requirements:Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeMust be physically active to play games and sports with the childrenMust be able to pick-up at least 35 poundsMust have visual acuity to observe all childrenDocumentation of physical examination and TB skin testWe offer the following benefits:Competitive compensationFree Y membership403(b) savings planExciting and collaborative work environmentAbility to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.