Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director is responsible for the coordination of camp operations, providing supervision and support to the staff while demonstrating YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all the following key result areas to include quality, revenue growth, retention, and philanthropy.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assists Executive Director with developing short-term and long-term plans that support Association goals and ensure the growth, quality, and service delivery of the Camp programs.
- Supports and serves as a leader on the Camp Leadership Team, specifically the Camper Experience; Curriculum and Quality.
- Designs, delivers, and evaluates camp program that meets the needs and interests of the camp’s target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.
- Remains current with information on the developmental needs of youth.
- Seeks and analyzes input annually from youth, families, and staff regarding the quality, safety, and enjoyment of the program and staff.
- Implements crisis and risk management procedures.
- Designs and ensures delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the camper population.
- Supervises Camp Counselors to ensure program quality and a consistent service delivery including:
- Family experience is consistent and that participant enrollment, retention and program services are effective, efficient and of the highest quality.
- Camper program experience is engaging, educational, and fun and exceeds program delivery satisfaction expectations.
- Ensures that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs.
- Assists in the implementation of staff training.
- Provides guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.
- Ensures campers and staff follow safety procedures in all program areas.
- Assists in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.
- Oversees daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
- Ensures that program areas are kept free of hazards and debris.
- Supervises and evaluates Program Specialists to develop and implement all facets of camp program activities.
- Regularly monitors work of Program Specialists.
- Provides feedback and guidance to Program Specialists.
- Provides recommendations and concerns to Camp Director regarding Program Specialists’ performances.
- Develops and implements schedules and records for all areas of camp program and facilities.
- Creates camper and group program and activity schedules.
- Develops and supervises staff schedule for programs and activities.
- Collects and evaluates records; reports and evaluates camp program and activity areas.
- Supports the recruiting, hiring, and coordination of training of camp staff and develops a team culture where staff are able to focus and thrive to achieve customer service and program delivery satisfaction scores.
- Ensures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas and that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
- Supports and ensures compliance with American Camp Association standards, and participates in the accreditation process.
- Prepares reports and provide analytical data as needed.
- Attends staff meetings, training sessions, and association required events.
- Assists with the development of the camp budget.
- Leads by example; interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in youth-related education, recreation, business management or a related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of camp programs – preferable 3-5 years resident camp experience with ACA accreditation. 2+years in a resident camp supervisory/leadership capacity.
- Proven ability to take initiative and ability to make decisions independently.
- Experience in developing, monitoring and controlling budgets.
- Ability to use technology to drive camper and staff experiences.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: CPR; First Aid, and AED
- Strong leadership skills and experience in fiscal management, operations, customer service, camp program and compliance management, quality and risk management, and staff supervision.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $37,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 29 2019
Active Until:
Mar 1 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit