Summer Camp Store Director

Overnight and Day Camp, Camp Store Director Opening 

The Camp Store Director operates the camp store for camper and staff purchases; cashiers; maintains and orders inventory; cleans and organizes facilities.

Scope and Responsibilities:

• Provide polite, responsible and personable customer service.
• Must be honest, respectful, and courteous to all customers.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the store, welcome center, and outdoor patio play areas.
• Accurately record inventory and sales using the CircuiTree system.
  • accurately enter charges to the correct campers account.
  • accurately process payments and make change.
• Must be knowledgeable about camp policies and procedures and other general camp information.
• Responsible for cleaning the nearby restroom daily. Includes sweeping, mopping, cleaning toilet, mirrors and sink.
• Be aware of Camp’s emergency procedures and be prepared to address emergencies at camp.
• Must be knowledgeable about the surrounding communities and answer questions regarding the local communities.
• Be responsible for keeping track of store inventory, stocking inventory and purchasing inventory as needed. Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 25 pounds up stairs is required.
• May be required to pick up supplies at local businesses as needed.
• Assisting office manager with special projects
• General office work to include alphabetizing, creating registration packets.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous office or retail experience preferred
• Must have strong organization and customer service skills

Child Abuse Prevention

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

YMCA Vaccine Policy

We’re committed to the health and wellness of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination no later than your start dateunless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely-held religious beliefs is granted.

Be part of our mission

The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families, and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment, and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous office or retail experience preferred
• Must have strong organization and customer service skills

Why work here

At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in unique experiences and adventures, our employees are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.

The YMCA achieves its mission one person at a time. The greatest source of energy for the YMCA is our staff. Our staff contributes to the advancement of the YMCA's vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities. Guided daily by the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, our staff creates an environment where everyone aspires to be their best.

Where can you find meaningful work that offers rich rewards? Where can you, simultaneously, build a better future for yourself and for kids, families, and your community? Where can you work with people who thrive in a values-based environment of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility?

All of this can be found at a YMCA. YMCAs get the job done through staff members who are carefully selected for their interests, skills, and enthusiasm. With over 150 years of experience, YMCAs know that the mission is achieved one person at a time, carried out in the hearts and hands of each caring and competent staff member