Camp Assistant Director - Camper Life
YMCA of the Seacoast, Hooksett, NH, United States
YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown - 116 Goffstown Road, 116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown, New Hampshire, United States of America
Overview CampHalfmoon in, Goffstown, NH, is seeking an Assistant Director of Camper Life for the summer 2026 season. If you are looking for a fulfilling summer job where you can give back to others, facilitate change, lead from the front, and enjoy working alongside a supportive team – this is the opportunity for YOU!
Our camp, a traditional outdoor summer day camp, serves youth to build relationships, try new things, make memories, and ensure camper safety all while having fun and acting as positive role models. We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, so that you can learn, grow and thrive during your tenure at the Y.
This position supports staff in managing camper behavior with the goal of helping campers build relationships, follow the rules, and stay engaged in camp.
Responsibilities
Acts as a collaborative member of the camp leadership team
Supports pre-camp training
Support training and coaching staff on behavior management including writing incident reports
Supervise campers who need a break from their group, activity or camp altogether
Continually implement and role model appropriate behaviour management strategies
Collaborate with other staff and parents to create camper success and safety plans and communicate to all parties
Establish partnership with parent/guardians, including open and productive communication for support with camper behaviors and needs
Support staff in discreetly implementing camper success and safety plans in the group
Provide a physically and psychologically safe environment and atmosphere for campers
Routinely and proactively observes, coaches, and supports camper experiences and needs
Continually model and teach character development and Y core value qualities
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience working with Youth and supporting staff preferred
High school degree or equivalent, related college coursework preferred
Possess strong organizational and group management skills
Proficient use of Word, Excel and Outlook and general computer and tablet functions
Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work
Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season
Position Specifics
Camp season runs
06/22/26
through
08/28/26
and must be able to work most of the camp weeks
Year-round employment opportunities are available with the YMCA. We encourage you to join our dynamic summer team, and support youth in creating a great summer camp experience!
YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown - 116 Goffstown Road, 116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown, New Hampshire, United States of America
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Overview CampHalfmoon in, Goffstown, NH, is seeking an Assistant Director of Camper Life for the summer 2026 season. If you are looking for a fulfilling summer job where you can give back to others, facilitate change, lead from the front, and enjoy working alongside a supportive team – this is the opportunity for YOU!
Our camp, a traditional outdoor summer day camp, serves youth to build relationships, try new things, make memories, and ensure camper safety all while having fun and acting as positive role models. We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, so that you can learn, grow and thrive during your tenure at the Y.
This position supports staff in managing camper behavior with the goal of helping campers build relationships, follow the rules, and stay engaged in camp.
Responsibilities
Acts as a collaborative member of the camp leadership team
Supports pre-camp training
Support training and coaching staff on behavior management including writing incident reports
Supervise campers who need a break from their group, activity or camp altogether
Continually implement and role model appropriate behaviour management strategies
Collaborate with other staff and parents to create camper success and safety plans and communicate to all parties
Establish partnership with parent/guardians, including open and productive communication for support with camper behaviors and needs
Support staff in discreetly implementing camper success and safety plans in the group
Provide a physically and psychologically safe environment and atmosphere for campers
Routinely and proactively observes, coaches, and supports camper experiences and needs
Continually model and teach character development and Y core value qualities
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience working with Youth and supporting staff preferred
High school degree or equivalent, related college coursework preferred
Possess strong organizational and group management skills
Proficient use of Word, Excel and Outlook and general computer and tablet functions
Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work
Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season
Position Specifics
Camp season runs
06/22/26
through
08/28/26
and must be able to work most of the camp weeks
Year-round employment opportunities are available with the YMCA. We encourage you to join our dynamic summer team, and support youth in creating a great summer camp experience!
YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown - 116 Goffstown Road, 116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown, New Hampshire, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr