Youth Development Director-Outdoor Adventure Camp

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YMCA of the USA
Houston, TX, USA
Full-time

Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA Outdoor Adventure Camp programs with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the Outdoor Adventure Camp Programs enrichment programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in management of YMCA After-School Programs as necessary throughout the year.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  • Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state licensing agencies and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
  • Maintains proper records/department files.
  • Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
  • Assists with Program Committee meetings.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three to Five years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of day or overnight camp programs.
  • Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 25, per American Camp Association.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
  • Clear driving record and valid Driver’s License.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00 - $51,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=32775&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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 30 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 30 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit