An opportunity awaits you at the renowned Frost Valley YMCA. A leader in Camp programs and year-round programs.
The East Valley Director will work with our Director of Camping Services and Director of Youth Developtment and Innovation in a team approach to lead all overnight camping programs at Frost Valley. The East Valley Director will focus on all operations of the East Valley camps. This will include the Frost Valley Farm Camp, East Valley Ranch, and Horse Trails program, as well as acting as a liaison for all support deparments in the East Valley. This role will include staff oversight and supervision, fiscal management and revenue generation, marketing and communications, and program design and implementation. The East Valley Director will also place high priority on communication with Main Camp, crossover program standards and procedures, and overall connection with the Main Camp. The East Valley Director will work to ensure the Camping Servies Department exceeds the expectations of the campers, guests and staff while meeting the goals of the department and the mission of Frost Valley and the YMCA.
- Together with the Director of Camping Servies and the Youth Development and Innovation Director, lead all overnight Summer Camp and Day Camp programs at Frost Valley, focusing on creating shared, consistent goals across programs and maintaining a high level of communication and collaboration.
- Supervise a team of 2 year-round staff-one in charge of Farm Camp and one in charge of East Valley Ranch- and 30 summer seasonal staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling and discipline.
- Develop and mange an annual budget for East Valley programs, creatively driving revenue growth and managing expenses while providing excellent programming.
- During summer camp, communicate East Valley needs with support departments and ensure staff are meeting both Frost Valley Program Quality Standards as well as external standards-ie Department of Health, ACA, etc
- Collaborate with the Marketing department to develop and implement connection strategies with East Valley campers and guests
- Function as the primary contact for all East Valley programs
- Oversee recruitment, booking and running of East Valley programs throughout the year
- Oversee Frost Valley Horse Trail programs
- Contribute new ideas to Frost Valley's East Valley programs and ensure programs and activities meet guest needs, work towards retention goals and incorporate Frost Valley's core values.
- Provide excellent customer service to all East Valley guests
- Be an active member of the Program Director team of Frost Valley
- Demonstrate good judgement in decision making and willingness to abide by the Frost Valley core values (honesty, caring, respect, responsibiity, community, stewardship, diversity, inclusion)
- All othe duties as assigned
- Must be 25 years of age or older
- Minimum 5 years experience working with youth in a camp or YMCA setting, at least 3 years proven experience in a leadership/administration/director position
- Must have previous experience running summer overnight programs in a Camp Director level capacity
- Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and database systems
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and walk up to 10 miles a day
- Excellent communication and organization skills, ability to lead a team and work well with children, other staff, and families
- Possess a valid, clean US Driver License and be able to pass an internal Frost Valley driver training