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Program Director - Camp Cha-La-Kee

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Guntersville, AL, USA
Full-time

Under the guidance of the Camp Cha-La-Kee Executive Director, the Program Director administers the policies and programs of YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee including Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Special Events and Group Camping. The Program Director serves an integral role in the successful running of all camp programs.  He/she shares responsibility for the over-all daily operation of summer camp including scheduling daily programs and staff, hiring and training staff, program accountability, working with user groups and planning their schedule, and all other programming to facilitate a successful summer program for campers and groups.  He/she will also share responsibility for Outdoor Education and Group Camping as well as the marketing and promotion of those programs.  He/She designs and delivers program activities that are safe, fun and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for over-all daily operation of summer camp including hiring & training of summer staff, scheduling camp programs and user groups, and responsible for the implementation of residential and day camp programming.
  • Assists with marketing of all camp programs.
  • Assists with the hiring process of Outdoor Education staff, seasonal and part-time and summer camp counselors.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of special events and other specialty camps through the year.
  • Assists Camp Director with group scheduling, staffing, programming, equipment preparation, program budget accountability.
  • Assists as needed with facility cleanliness and preparedness.
  • Serves participants and guests through Teen Programs, Weekend Groups, Outdoor Education, Team Building, and High Ropes facilitation at YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee with a high degree of integrity.
  • Attends Camp Advisory Board Meetings and other Association functions
  • Assists with Annual Support Campaign to reach designated goal which allows more campers to experience camp.
  • Assists in the teaching of all Red Cross training classes administered at camp for summer and seasonal staff
  • Assists in year-round Waterfront Operation
  • Must reside on-site 
  • Other Duties to be assigned
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University required; preferably in Recreation or a related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Commitment to the YMCA Mission and its Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
  • Three to five years of related professional experience.
  • This role requires experience with (and/or the ability to learn) High and Low Ropes Course facilitation, team building, food services, scheduling programs, hiring and training staff.
  • Able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.

Required Certifications

  • Red Cross CPR, AED and Administering Oxygen
  • Red Cross Instructor level certification
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • All other safety trainings as required
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,000.00 - $36,000.00

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: 
Sep 6 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit