YMCA of Upper Palmetto
Camp Cherokee Personnel Director
YMCA of Upper Palmetto, Blacksburg, South Carolina, United States, 29702
Position
Camp Cherokee Personnel Director
— YMCA of Upper Palmetto Overview
To supervise, correct and manage all personnel summer residential camp staff members. Ensure that all summer camp staff members comply with the standards of Camp Cherokee, American Camp Association and the Upper Palmetto YMCA. Oversee the well-being and safety (physical and emotional) of summer campers at Camp Cherokee. Communicate directly with parents of campers via e-mail and phone calls. Responsibilities Supervise and manage summer camp staff, ensuring their work complies with Camp Cherokee and Upper Palmetto YMCA standards.
Communicate job responsibilities and expectations to summer camp staff members.
Assist in staff training sessions and teach emergency action plans to staff members.
Interact with staff members on a daily basis and provide direction to those not meeting contractual obligations.
Communicate issues with the Personnel Staff team, the Executive Camp Director and Associate Resident Camp Director.
Observe and manage regular area meetings with the Boys’ and Girls’ Camp Directors.
Assist in mid-season and end-of-season evaluations for all staff members.
Creatively manage staff morale and provide role-model leadership to younger staff members.
Oversee the well-being and safety of all summer campers and interact with campers daily.
Monitor campers during cabin times to ensure adherence to camp rules and apply appropriate discipline as needed.
Communicate camper issues to staff; provide creative rewards for good behavior.
Keep parents informed via e-mail and/or phone, including mass emails before sessions and updates on camper issues.
Greet and accommodate parents on Opening and Closing Day.
Assist other program staff as needed and participate in Opening/Closing Day responsibilities.
Plan and supervise campers and staff during bridge sessions; assist with supervision during off-site trips.
Generate cabin assignments for each session and ensure staff accountability for camper rules.
Hold eligibility to drive a vehicle for the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the camp director team.
Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training sessions.
Possess leadership qualities, sound judgment, good health, enthusiasm, maturity, strong character, teamwork, and communication skills.
Interest in the development of children.
Physically capable to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, and to walk, run, and swim daily.
Physical requirements include endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping, lifting, and the ability to supervise and manage large groups.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Camp Cherokee Personnel Director
— YMCA of Upper Palmetto Overview
To supervise, correct and manage all personnel summer residential camp staff members. Ensure that all summer camp staff members comply with the standards of Camp Cherokee, American Camp Association and the Upper Palmetto YMCA. Oversee the well-being and safety (physical and emotional) of summer campers at Camp Cherokee. Communicate directly with parents of campers via e-mail and phone calls. Responsibilities Supervise and manage summer camp staff, ensuring their work complies with Camp Cherokee and Upper Palmetto YMCA standards.
Communicate job responsibilities and expectations to summer camp staff members.
Assist in staff training sessions and teach emergency action plans to staff members.
Interact with staff members on a daily basis and provide direction to those not meeting contractual obligations.
Communicate issues with the Personnel Staff team, the Executive Camp Director and Associate Resident Camp Director.
Observe and manage regular area meetings with the Boys’ and Girls’ Camp Directors.
Assist in mid-season and end-of-season evaluations for all staff members.
Creatively manage staff morale and provide role-model leadership to younger staff members.
Oversee the well-being and safety of all summer campers and interact with campers daily.
Monitor campers during cabin times to ensure adherence to camp rules and apply appropriate discipline as needed.
Communicate camper issues to staff; provide creative rewards for good behavior.
Keep parents informed via e-mail and/or phone, including mass emails before sessions and updates on camper issues.
Greet and accommodate parents on Opening and Closing Day.
Assist other program staff as needed and participate in Opening/Closing Day responsibilities.
Plan and supervise campers and staff during bridge sessions; assist with supervision during off-site trips.
Generate cabin assignments for each session and ensure staff accountability for camper rules.
Hold eligibility to drive a vehicle for the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the camp director team.
Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
Must attend all pre-camp training, retreats, and opening training sessions.
Possess leadership qualities, sound judgment, good health, enthusiasm, maturity, strong character, teamwork, and communication skills.
Interest in the development of children.
Physically capable to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, and to walk, run, and swim daily.
Physical requirements include endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping, lifting, and the ability to supervise and manage large groups.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of Upper Palmetto by 2x. Get notified about new Personnel Director jobs in Blacksburg, SC.
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