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3422 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Job Description
Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A CAMP DIRECTOR THIS SUMMER. Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. Position : Camp Director
Salary :
$19.50 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Directors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2023. What you will do as a Camp Director: Ensure all campers have a fun, enriching, and safe experience Plan and implement the Y camp program in accordance with the goals and policies of the Y and the camp curriculum Provide leadership to camp counselors, including training and daily supervision Mentor camp staff Ensure daily schedule of activities is carried out for all groups of campers Conduct weekly team meetings and provide performance feedback on a daily basis Ensure that all counselors have daily schedule and the appropriate supplies and resources to deliver a quality program Be responsible for camper safety and security Ensure adherence to the policies of the Y Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required What you need to be a Camp Director: Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season High school graduate 21 years of age Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting Meet the county/state licensing requirements Y Day Camp Director certification/preferred At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreation, physical education, teaching, or working with school age children Prior experience supervising staff Work well with and in groups Able to effectively communicate with children and parents Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development Physical requirements: Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds Must have visual acuity to observe all children Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test We offer the following benefits: Competitive compensation Free Y membership 403(b) savings plan Exciting and collaborative work environment Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility
Assists the Program Director in the overall program development and implementation, the precamp orientation and training for staff and supervision of all day camp staff assigned to a particular camp or segment of camp Required to be on site all day during camp season and may be required to work before and after the camp season as deemed necessary Ensures staff to child ratios, lesson plans and daily schedules are in place and being followed Supervisory Responsibility
Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision) Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees Organizational Structure
Job title to which this position reports: Program Director, Senior Program Director, or Associate Executive Director Job titles directly reporting to this position: None Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and the day camp curriculum Supervises and guide day camp staff and ensures that each carries out daily schedule of activities for all group s of campers Conducts weekly staff meetings and evaluates staff performance on a daily basis Reviews campers’ progress or problems, discusses with program director and with parents Responds to any parental concerns Ensures that all counselors have daily lesson plans and the appropriate supplies and program needs to deliver a quality program Responsible for each camper’s safety and security; ensures adherence to the policies of the YMCA Ensures that all staff and campers abide by the Aquatics Policies and Procedures related to camp programs Ensures communication with parents regarding their children’s experience Implement and regulate hourly head counts of children by group on a daily basis Ensures all campers emergency records are complete with copies made available to lead counselors Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily Conducts post-camp evaluation at the end of each camp session Prepares an evaluation of camp and staff Other duties as required Customer Service Standards: Staff Engagement: I will greet all children with a smile and by name I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child. Facility Excellence: I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings. Show: I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience
High school diploma Must be 21 years of age Current CPR and First Aid Certification Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting Must meet the county/state licensing requirements YMCA Day Camp Director certification/preferred At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreational, physical education, teaching, or work with school age children Prior experience supervising staff and understand the concept and be able to work well with and in groups Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents. Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development Training Requirements: Facility Orientation Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse Staff/Parent Handbook Emergency Procedures The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 20 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files. Working Conditions: Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds; must have visual acuity to observe all children 3422 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA IsExpired: true
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Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A CAMP DIRECTOR THIS SUMMER. Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. Position : Camp Director
Salary :
$19.50 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Directors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2023. What you will do as a Camp Director: Ensure all campers have a fun, enriching, and safe experience Plan and implement the Y camp program in accordance with the goals and policies of the Y and the camp curriculum Provide leadership to camp counselors, including training and daily supervision Mentor camp staff Ensure daily schedule of activities is carried out for all groups of campers Conduct weekly team meetings and provide performance feedback on a daily basis Ensure that all counselors have daily schedule and the appropriate supplies and resources to deliver a quality program Be responsible for camper safety and security Ensure adherence to the policies of the Y Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required What you need to be a Camp Director: Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season High school graduate 21 years of age Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting Meet the county/state licensing requirements Y Day Camp Director certification/preferred At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreation, physical education, teaching, or working with school age children Prior experience supervising staff Work well with and in groups Able to effectively communicate with children and parents Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development Physical requirements: Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds Must have visual acuity to observe all children Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test We offer the following benefits: Competitive compensation Free Y membership 403(b) savings plan Exciting and collaborative work environment Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility
Assists the Program Director in the overall program development and implementation, the precamp orientation and training for staff and supervision of all day camp staff assigned to a particular camp or segment of camp Required to be on site all day during camp season and may be required to work before and after the camp season as deemed necessary Ensures staff to child ratios, lesson plans and daily schedules are in place and being followed Supervisory Responsibility
Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision) Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees Organizational Structure
Job title to which this position reports: Program Director, Senior Program Director, or Associate Executive Director Job titles directly reporting to this position: None Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and the day camp curriculum Supervises and guide day camp staff and ensures that each carries out daily schedule of activities for all group s of campers Conducts weekly staff meetings and evaluates staff performance on a daily basis Reviews campers’ progress or problems, discusses with program director and with parents Responds to any parental concerns Ensures that all counselors have daily lesson plans and the appropriate supplies and program needs to deliver a quality program Responsible for each camper’s safety and security; ensures adherence to the policies of the YMCA Ensures that all staff and campers abide by the Aquatics Policies and Procedures related to camp programs Ensures communication with parents regarding their children’s experience Implement and regulate hourly head counts of children by group on a daily basis Ensures all campers emergency records are complete with copies made available to lead counselors Motivate, energize and encourage counselors to deliver outstanding programming and customer service daily Conducts post-camp evaluation at the end of each camp session Prepares an evaluation of camp and staff Other duties as required Customer Service Standards: Staff Engagement: I will greet all children with a smile and by name I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child. Facility Excellence: I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings. Show: I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience
High school diploma Must be 21 years of age Current CPR and First Aid Certification Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting Must meet the county/state licensing requirements YMCA Day Camp Director certification/preferred At least three summers of experience in day camp, recreational, physical education, teaching, or work with school age children Prior experience supervising staff and understand the concept and be able to work well with and in groups Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents. Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development Training Requirements: Facility Orientation Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse Staff/Parent Handbook Emergency Procedures The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 20 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files. Working Conditions: Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds; must have visual acuity to observe all children 3422 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA IsExpired: true
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