General Function: To provide direct leadership and supervision of all programming at Camp Boomerang at the Pierson Road Family YMCA.

Entry Requirements: Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and staff; Ability and experience in supervising campers and staff; Ability to speak publically to large groups; Strong character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the mission, vision and direction of the Operations Director and the YMCA of Greater Flint.
• Assist with marketing Camp Boomerang and implement camper recruitment strategies.
• Participate in and contribute to planning meetings with the seasonal Camp Boomerang Camp Coordinator and Operations Director.
• Create and implement programming and scheduling for all day camps that is fun, impactful and safe.
• Provide program leadership that prioritizes mission based quality and stimulates camper retention.
• Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all campers and staff.
• Serves as a keeper of camp resources, integrity, reputation, & mission development.
• Maintain a positive and productive attitude while always keeping the highest quality of customer service.
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp staff.
• Recruit, interview, hire, supervise and develop seasonal camp counselors.
• Coach and mentor seasonal staff; share in the necessary job responsibilities of the staff.
• Correct or reprimand staff as soon as possible (in private) for actions that put the health or safety of campers in jeopardy and document everything.
• In collaboration with the Summer Camp Directors at Camp Copneconic lead in the delivery of staff training and on-going staff development.
• When needed, speak with campers’ parents regarding behavioral issues and work together to create a plan to ensure the success of the camper.
• Follow up with parents regarding camp payments, missing paperwork, etc.
• Build positive relationships with camper parents through intentional touch points.
• Lead weekly staff meetings to discuss, plan, and evaluate camp programs.
• Evaluate current season and make recommendations for the following year.
• Ensure state licensing requirements are met and lead the yearly inspection.
• Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

Job Specifications and Physical Requirements:

The requirements 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.

• Minimum Age:
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Education/Certifications:
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• People Skills:
• Work effectively under stress
• Work under specific instructions
• Make decisions and judgments
• Work well with people
• Technical Skills:
• Operate computer equipment with proficiency including Microsoft Office Programs, Be proficient in math skills including cash handling and deposits
• Operate office equipment (copiers, binders, folders, etc.)
• Physical Requirements:
• Speak clearly
• Speak fluent English
• Read & write English
• Bend/stoop/twist
• Working Conditions:
• Work with a computer monitor over 6 hours/day
• Work in an outdoor setting over 6 hours/day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $525.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Flushing, MI 48433: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to commit to working the whole Summer starting June 10th and ending August 25th?

Experience:

• Working with children: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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