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Camp Director - Camp Winona

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DeLand, FL, USA
Full-time

Position is responsible for the overall administration of Camp Winona. Camp Director must live on-site, lakefront housing is provided.

Guided by the mission of the YMCA, the Camp Director is responsible for the overall administration of Camp Winona. Responsibilities include resident camp and off season rentals of camp, financial development of the Camp, facilities and maintenance of the Camp, staff development, board development and community relations. Camp Director must live on site, lakefront housing is provided.

Areas of Responsibility: 
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  • Develop Camp Advisory Board and other community relations and ensure financial development success through the annual campership campaign and other grant opportunities
  • Responsible for development, monitoring and implementation of the annual Camp budget and taking appropriate action to correct variances and ensure financial success.
  • Responsible for overall staff development and success, including recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and coaching year-round and seasonal staff.
  • Ensure development of routines, schedules, and procedures for camp operation.
  • Implement effective marketing strategies to increase camper and off-season group registrations.
  • Maintain positive and regular communication with camper families, staff members and alumni throughout the year through e-mail campaigns, newsletters, phone calls and planned events.
  • Monitor and adhere to all health and safety regulations, define and monitor crisis management plan, including emergency procedures.
  • Ensure that camp operations are regularly evaluated by staff, participants and rental groups and conduct on-going assessments for continuous improvement of all facilities, operations and procedures.
  • Monitor and ensure safety and all procedures as they pertain to managing risk for all campers, guests and staff.
  • Actively participate as a member of the Executive Team and Operations Team and conduct regular staff meetings with Camp staff as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Core Functions

  • Relationship Building – Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
  • Customer Service Excellence – Provide excellent customer service and positive communication to all customers, including but not limited to, members, participants, guests, volunteers, and fellow employees, by listening first and responding to their needs in a safe and effective manner.
  • Role Model – Model and encourage the development and practice of the YMCA character values (Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility), performing all assigned duties with energy and enthusiasm. Abide by all personnel policies and guidelines, follow all reasonable directives issued by leadership, and uphold rules, regulations and safety standards associated with the YMCA.
  • Annual Support Campaign – Provide Leadership for the annual campaign and other special events when possible and as directed.
  • Risk Management – Remain familiar with risk management procedures in the YMCA facility, which include but are not limited to: swimming pool rules and procedures, current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, child abuse prevention, and understanding specific responsibilities during fire, hurricane, tornado, or other emergency situations.
Educational Background: 
BS or BA Recreation, Human Services, Business or a related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Certs/Licenses: CPR, AED, and First Aid
  • Budget Responsibility: prior experience managing $500K -$1million budget
  • Fundraising: proven experience in fundraising
  • Experience: 5 years programmatic or supervisory experience in a resident camp setting
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
Aug 17 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 17 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit