Assistant Camp Director - Camp Campbell chez YMCA of Silicon Valley

The Assistant Camp Director will assist in the day to day operations of the summer Resident, Day or Travel Camp Program. Major responsibilities will include weekly and daily scheduling for staff and campers, supervising programming, and acting in the absence of the camp director. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and creative qualities.

General Functions:

To be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities in order to ensure summer camp is successful.

SALARY RANGE:

$700-$900/week

• Assist the camp director and leadership team in planning and carrying out pre-camp and in-service staff training
• Assist with supervision and appraisal of unit leaders and counselors
• Maintain proper records as required by camp director
• Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
• Responsible for overseeing staff and campers in assigned program areas
• Establish and maintain systems for check in, cabin lists, schedules, and check out
• Assist in overall program development of assigned camp areas, including meals
• Check in with staff daily; provide appropriate support and leadership for each counselor
• Act as an assistant to the Camp Director in all daily function
• Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
• Perform chosen "coordinator duties" each week
• Use established system for communication with other camp departments
• Be able to communicate and work well with other members of the leadership team