POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening
community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Camp Unit Director and
School’s Out Site Director at the MetroWest YMCA works with the Associate Executive Director of Camping
Services and Out-of-School Time Assistant Director to oversee the operations of the Juniors Unit during the
summer and a School’s Out site during the school year.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of
strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all.
We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your
individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are
nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else,
we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Camping Services manages, directs and coordinates the
Juniors Camp Unit during the summer at the Outdoor Center for the Hopkinton Summary Day Camp.
Ensures high quality program, designs practices, processes, and procedures for a high quality program.
2. Under the supervision of the Out-of-School Time Assistant Director manages, directs and coordinates the
School’s Out site. Ensures high quality program, designs practices, processes, and procedures for a high
quality program.
3. Coach staff and provide staff supervision.
4. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with
children, families, staff, and schools. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of
responsibility.
5. Manages programs, including:
a. Communicating with families, program specialists and pertinent stakeholders as necessary;
b. Ensuring all program elements are implemented based on Y requirements for content;
c. Compliance with Department of Public Health, Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the
Child and Adult Care Food (CACFP) Program regulations and other state and local regulatory;
d. Assist with licensing and inspection visits as requested:
e. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed;
f. Maintaining proper records/department files such as child files, attendance records, etc.
6. Assists with leadership meetings, special events, and Y fundraising activities.
7. Serves on the Outdoor Center Camp Leadership Team and is responsible for the management of a safe and
effective camp unit and supporting the overall camp operation during the camp season and throughout the
year.
8. Organization, marketing, preparation, implementation and evaluation of summer day camp.
9. Supports the Associate Executive Director of Camping Services in camp planning, alumni relations and staff
recruitment/retention.
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10. Communicates timely, openly and effectively with staff, leadership, nurses, and camp leadership regarding
issues of concern or safety of staff and campers.
11. Prepares for and participates in camp and Out-of-School Time activities that include Family Fun Nights, theme
days, and dress up days.
12. Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for
the YMCA. Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one
another and connect with the YMCA.
13. Ensure the safety, high quality and strong financial management of all programs and operation through the
development and maintenance of a strong part-time staff team, appropriate administrative systems, and
high curriculum and safety standards.
14. Creates comprehensive action and improvement plans based on program survey data.
15. Ensures a positive working and program environment emphasizing the YMCA’s areas of focus and character
values.
16. Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations and
ongoing training of staff.
17. Works collaboratively with the Marketing Department for successful marketing, social media and
communications development and implementation.
18. Assists in other department operations and special events as assigned by the Supervisor(s).
19. Attend staff meetings and participate in, as well as record, required trainings in accordance with individual
professional development plan and EEC regulations.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Communication & Influence
- Developing Self & Others
- Engaging Community
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent is preferred and commitment to ongoing professional
development.
- At least one year of experience with elementary school age children in a licensed OST program (including
summer camp). Experience and training relating to working with high-needs children preferred.
- Compliance with EEC licensing regulations
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the
community.
- Flexibility to work at other MetroWest Y sites as needed and appropriate.
ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT:
Employees who directly supervise youth will:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse
risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
- Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
- Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary
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procedures.
- Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their youth from
abuse.
- Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.
Supervisors and administrators will:
- Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse
risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
- Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
- Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s
progressive disciplinary procedures.
- Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their youth from
abuse.
- Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands 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.
- The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions, to safely engage
with children, and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended
periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
