The Camp and Youth Director is expected to develop, manage and implement the overall strategy for delivering programs and services that are responsive to member and participant needs; is expected to manage, develop, implement and enhance programs for youth sports, teens, and camps; provide leadership in the development, implementation, promotion and administration of all Day Camp programs; manage all aspects of the Camp facility to promote a clean, safe and friendly environment; communicate and work cooperatively with other departments; recruit members to volunteer for program delivery; develop and maintain relationships with volunteers for the operation of above mentioned programs; work to establish a consistent presence in the YMCA’s service region, including a connection with the surrounding area school districts; develop and implement training programs that build a work culture that is responsive to members’ program wants and needs; establish relationships, contacts, and resources to position the branch for success in the community.
- Be responsible for documentation to include daily and weekly rosters, status of registration, weekly statistics, parent newsletters, all third party payments for Camp.
- Conduct daily evaluation of equipment and facilities to be used for all programs. Follow up on all safety and cleanliness related issues.
- Responsible for YMCA Camp audit and assuring Camp is operated in accordance with ACA standards necessary for accreditation.
- Work cooperatively with other program Directors to schedule and run activities in the gym, pool and other spaces throughout the building. Communicate needs and concerns in oral and written form.
- Develop positive relationships with parents and families of all program participants.
- Assist with maintaining a safe facility by routinely inspecting First Aid kits, reviewing incident and accident reporting procedures and conducting staff training to handle emergencies.
- Assure supervision and management of all camp participants at the facility, during transport and on field trips by adhering to YMCA policies and procedures.
- Develop departmental budgets. Monitor budgetary statements and prepare variance reports. Ensure the attainment of budgetary objectives.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certification.
- Experience in staff supervision, committees and in providing leadership to groups.
- Proven success in developing and managing camp programs.
- Ability to operate PC, use spreadsheets, word processing and related software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to recruit and motivate staff.
Salary: $30,300.00 - $38,800.00