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Camp Program Director

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Dupree, SD, USA
Full-time

The Mission of the Sioux YMCA is to develop and strength the children and families in our reservation communities so they can fulfill their greatest individual and collective potential spiritually, mentally, and physically. The role of the Program Director is two fold, working primarily as the Assistant Camp Director at the summer resident camp, YMCA Camp Marrowbone, and working in the schools and reservation communities to promote and enhance the work of the Y. 

Areas of Responsibility: 

Work with the Camp & Community Director to:

  • Interface with school and community leaders to promote the Sioux Y movement and Camp. Ensure high quality programs. Expand offerings in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with school administration, family groups, and other organizations and agencies related to camp. Respond to all inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate program statistics and records related to attendance, income, participation, impact and more. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of each program.
  • Assist in overseeing, coordinating, and participating in events such as community dinners, holiday events, evening and weekend programming such as girls/boys night, field trips, Saturday Fun Clubs, leadership trainings and conferences.
  • Communicate with the whole staff team to promote the same vision of success for every participant.
  • Assist in building a strong camp culture through the core values of the Y, leadership, and intentional programming.
  • Provide for the upkeep and maintenance of assigned program facilities and equipment.
  • Assist in developing the camp budget and ensuring that camp operates within budget.
  • Recruit, train, and develop personnel. Review and evaluate staff performances. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Educational Background: 
BA in related field or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum Age: 21
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of practices, procedures, and activities as they relate to youth development
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
  • Ability to manage and prioritize many different tasks and responsibilities
  • Ability to be solution oriented and a self-starter
  • Ability to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs both independently and as a part of team
  • Ability to role model the character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 1 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit