Seasonal Camp Director
Company: GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA
Location: Hillsborough
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: An exciting
opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in
vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the
nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening
communities through youth development, healthy living and social
responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset
County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven
locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards
of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time
employees along with operating revenues to $22 million. The Y
empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To
fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is
committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our
collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about
GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org POSITION SUMMARY: Camp
Star Hillsborough Camp Star is seeking a seasonal Camp Director to
support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to
strengthening community through youth development, healthy living
and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the
Senior Director and/or Branch Leadership, the Day Camp Director
will be responsible for the safety of campers and implementation of
high quality camp programming. As the leader of the Camp staff, the
Day Camp Director will be responsible for building relationships,
foster achievement, and encourage belonging by providing a
friendly, healthy, and fun atmosphere for all campers through
development of personal growth, maturity and socialization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure, above all else, campers are safe and
well supervised. Provide leadership to camp as a whole, including
programming, safety and activities. Develop and implement the Staff
Orientation schedule and program. Plan and oversee the scheduling
of program activities, theme days, and family nights, in
conjunction with the Activity Specialists and Counselors. Plan and
oversee logistics and schedules for off-site trips. Communicate
performance standards, supervise, evaluate and motivate staff
including coaching, teaching, modeling, reinforcing and assisting
with difficult situations and correcting behavior. Connect with
staff, campers and parents, making all feel welcome and included.
Review regularly with camp staff, Senior Director, and Branch
Leadership all concerns, priorities, progress, problems, reports
and all matters dealing with camp and programs. Oversee,
effectively monitor and follow all safety guidelines associated
with camp and all program areas. Identify and report maintenance
concerns in a timely fashion. Assist with family nights and special
events as needed. Work with Senior Director and Branch Leadership
to develop consistent communication practices and program
initiatives. Work in cooperation with all staff and other programs
on the property. Host and attend all staff meetings, special events
and training events as scheduled. Performs other duties as
assigned. SAFETY: Host regularly-scheduled staff meetings Attend
and complete all required trainings. At all times uphold camp
safety standards. Will understand and practice risk management and
disaster policies and procedures. Must follow all Association
Aquatics Policy Guidelines. Establish designated assignments for
camp staff for aquatic activities. Help expedite arrival and
departure from the pool (i.e. dressing rooms, etc.). Follow all
YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the
safest and best quality camp and to help maintain ACA
accreditation. Secure and submit all accident reports. Report all
immediate concerns to Senior Director, Branch Leadership, or
nearest supervisor. Help to ensure supervision, safety, expedient
procedures and fun activities on the bus. Lead bus songs, stories
and games. OTHER DUTIES: Always maintain a professional demeanor,
as you are a representative of the YMCA. Wear Camp T-shirt daily.
Maintain positive attitude, responsibility and self-motivation. Be
punctual and reliable. Create a positive and nurturing learning
environment to instill youth development, healthy living, and
social responsibility. Uphold GSCY’s More Quality At The Y
principles at all times. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum five
years of experience working at a camp or related experience working
with children in a leadership capacity Must be able to
independently lead, plan, and actively participate in a variety of
activities Experience in supervision At least 21 years of age. CPR,
First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training
within 30 days of hire date. Excellent communication skills.
Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. 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. Sufficient
strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and
to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and
outdoor locations (depending upon the programs). Ability to work in
a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme
heat and humidity. Physically and mentally able to respond to
emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid Ability to plan, lead
and participate in a range of activities in a variety of
outdoor/indoor settings. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission
Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a
desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits
volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships
with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively
with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first
to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in
challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning;
speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in
developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound
judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better
member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work
and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies
and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities
immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a
high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues
self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an
openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.
Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations
and how they impact relationships. 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.
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include: FREE Individual
Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation. 10% Discount on most
programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA. Access to one of the
leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day
of employment. Opportunities for professional development,
mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds
and access to Employee Resource Networks. Greater Somerset County
YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin,
age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information
who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility.
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