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Senior Program Director - Camping

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Gig Harbor, WA, United States
Full-time

If hired for this position you will provide an impactful experience by teaching self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership - all amidst the fun of camp fires, bugle calls, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships. You will make sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

In this position you will supervise the overall operation of the summer resident, day camp and family camp programs, trips, teen leadership and teen trips programs. You will encourage program development and growth for summer camping programs, hire and supervise summer staff, and strategically manage relationships to deepen connections with parents and guests of camp.

Areas of Responsibility: 

In this position you will be able to use your skills to:

Make great decisions:

  • Evaluate, plan, develop, implement, and actively participate in quality summer programming consistent with the program goals of YMCA Camp Seymour and the mission of the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
  • Publicity, promotions, tracking and sales management for summer and family camp programs.
  • Prepare, monitor, and report regularly on departmental budget. 

Provide quality results:

  • Achieve revenue goals and manage expenses, for dept. 31 as defined in annual operating budget to ensure positive outcome.
  • Establish and maintain a high camper return rate (53% or better).
  • Maintain high staff morale and low staff turnover.

Collaborate:

  • Work with Senior Groups Program Director to provide non-summer group use of Challenge course.
  • Work closely with Marketing Director and association staff to ensure that camp programs are promoted to the membership throughout the association, to the general public, and seeking any/all promotional opportunities.
  • Serve as staff officer on 2 of the Advisory Council Committees (TBD). 

Build Relationships:

  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Facilitate communication and provide leadership.
  • Provide leadership in coordinating staff and resources before and during American Camping Association accreditation visits.
  • In cooperation with Executive Director, provided key staff leadership for Annual Campaign and summer giving programs.
Skills/Experience: 
  • I have a minimum of three years of experience directing summer resident camping and/or youth programs.
  • I can work well with members and staff of all ages.
  • I have a practical understanding of summer camp programs.
  • I have the ability to direct programs through development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development, and fund-raising.
  • I have or commit to obtaining Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications.
Compensation/Benefits: 

$47,476.00

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 22 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 22 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit