Off-Site Assistant Summer Camp Director at Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc – Newton, New Jersey

Job Title: Off-Site Assistant Summer Camp Director Job Code: N/A

FLSA: Exempt (Salaried) Department: Camp

Reports to: Summer Camp Director Revision Date: November 2025

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Off-Site Summer Camp Director, the Off-Site Assistant Summer Camp Director supports the overall leadership and operation of our off-site summer programs. This includes program development and administration, staff supervision and training, fiscal and quality management, and camp and guest experience. The Off-Site Assistant Summer Camp Director ensures all programs are safe, engaging, and aligned with the mission and values. This role also involves teaching environmental education and conference programs as assigned, ensuring participant safety, proper facility use, and high-quality experiences for all guest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Management

· Assist the Off-Site Summer Camp Director with the planning, organization and implementation of all off-site programs.

· Act as a host for group programs

· Ensure programs are aligned with camp goals, safety standards and YMCA values.

Program Delivery

· Consistently follow risk management, camp rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.

· Lead a variety of camp activities including, but not limited to, archery, boating, climbing wall, hikes, team building, campfire programs, science classes, and seasonally appropriate activities.

· Prepare and deliver well-structured lessons for all classes assigned which demonstrate accurate knowledge of the subject and promote participant engagement.

· Provide opportunities so that each individual participant can experience success during an activity.

Guest Services

· Deliver excellent customer service, reflected through positive feedback and survey results.

· Model professional behavior and appearance, including wearing provided staff shirts, nametag, and being responsive and helpful to guest questions.

· Serve as a positive role model for participants including language, and sportsmanship.

· Assist with dining hall operations/facilitation for visiting groups

· Provide outstanding guest services to onsite all groups.

Fiscal management

· Support annual fundraising campaign, capital fundraising efforts and other related initiatives/activities as required by the Summer Camp Director.

· Monitor use of program supplies and communicate budgetary or supply needs promptly.

· Perform other job-related duties as requested and necessary.

General Responsibilities

· Demonstrate cooperation, support and flexibility toward fellow staff, programs, and the goals and mission.

· Serve as a leader and mentor to part time and seasonal staff.

· Maintain punctuality to work and program areas, thoroughly prepared for assigned activities.

· Promote respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities; report concerns and supply needs to the appropriate director in a timely manner.

· Assist with set-up and clean up of camp areas for group needs: including mopping, carrying wood, moving tables, and litter sweeps.

· Submit all required reports on time.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.

Budget Responsibility: $550,000

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

1. High School Diploma, Bachelor Degree preferred in Education, Human Services, Social Services, Recreation, or Business or equivalent experience.

2. Fundamental financial and budget management experience.

3. Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Software and demonstrated ability to use other database systems.

4. At least two (2) seasons (CAMP) working with children in an active setting, including knowledge of recreation and environmental activities.

5. Strong problem solving and leadership skills.

6. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate in various venues, i.e., public speaking, presentations.

7. CPR and First Aid certifications will be required.

Physical Demands

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions which includes walking on uneven terrain, the ability to carry 20 pounds, sustained standing in various indoor and outdoor settings.

Effect on End Result

Program Managers fill a vital role for the Fairview Lake staff team. The effectiveness of the incumbent will be determined by the degree to which the following goals are met:

· Highest quality summer camp and retreat group programs.

· Highest marks on programming evaluation.

· Participants will leave with a larger sense of community.

· Staff and program meet all necessary state and ACA requirements and YMCA guidelines.

· High return rate of participants.

· Fairview establishes an important role in our local community.

· No accidents will occur.

· Balanced or surplus budget.

· Well implemented and managed volunteer base.

· The curriculum, activities and staffing of the program are positive.

· Increased enrollment to coincide with camps strategic plan.

· Establish new markets and programs for our community.

· Equipment and facilities will be in top order.

· Annual performance goals are met.

· Increase numbers of Annual Support Campaign storytellers and increased giving.

Employer Rights

This job description is not limited to the list in this document. You may be asked by management to perform other duties as it relates to the success of the program and association as a whole. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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Employee’s Signature Date

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Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

1. High School Diploma, Bachelor Degree preferred in Education, Human Services, Social Services, Recreation, or Business or equivalent experience.

2. Fundamental financial and budget management experience.

3. Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Software and demonstrated ability to use other database systems.

4. At least two (2) seasons (CAMP) working with children in an active setting, including knowledge of recreation and environmental activities.

5. Strong problem solving and leadership skills.

6. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate in various venues, i.e., public speaking, presentations.

7. CPR and First Aid certifications will be required.

Physical Demands

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions which includes walking on uneven terrain, the ability to carry 20 pounds, sustained standing in various indoor and outdoor settings.