Northpark YMCA Day Camp Director
YMCA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Northpark YMCA, 9100 N Beach Street, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:59 AM
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Leads the day camp program - models best practices in creating positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Encourages staff and promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:
Welcoming
– Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
Nurturing
– To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
Hopeful
– Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
Determined
– To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
Genuine
– To be honest and open in relationships with others.
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years experience working with and supervising children in licensed childcare programs.
Previous experience with diverse populations.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the program development, planning and supervision of day camp programming in accordance with YMCA standards.
Responsible for keeping site and program safe.
Manages and motivates day camp group leader team.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies and transportation.
Responsible for the supervision of staff and children in the program, may manage program records, plan activities for camp.
Responsible for accurate counts on all children that attend.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by supervisor.
Prepare camp activity plans that are age appropriate and consistent with the mission of the YMCA. Assist other staff in completion and creation of plans.
Present ideas to campers; utilizing variety of methods and techniques that are fun, engaging and appropriate for a camp setting.
Maintain open lines of communication with participant, parents, staff and supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Will require outdoor work during the summer months. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.
Northpark YMCA, 9100 N Beach Street, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
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Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:59 AM
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Leads the day camp program - models best practices in creating positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Encourages staff and promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:
Welcoming
– Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
Nurturing
– To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
Hopeful
– Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
Determined
– To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
Genuine
– To be honest and open in relationships with others.
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years experience working with and supervising children in licensed childcare programs.
Previous experience with diverse populations.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the program development, planning and supervision of day camp programming in accordance with YMCA standards.
Responsible for keeping site and program safe.
Manages and motivates day camp group leader team.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies and transportation.
Responsible for the supervision of staff and children in the program, may manage program records, plan activities for camp.
Responsible for accurate counts on all children that attend.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by supervisor.
Prepare camp activity plans that are age appropriate and consistent with the mission of the YMCA. Assist other staff in completion and creation of plans.
Present ideas to campers; utilizing variety of methods and techniques that are fun, engaging and appropriate for a camp setting.
Maintain open lines of communication with participant, parents, staff and supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Will require outdoor work during the summer months. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.
Northpark YMCA, 9100 N Beach Street, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr