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Program Director

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Penn Yan, NY, United States
Full-time

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Program Director’s primary responsibility is to maintain high programmatic standards throughout all camp activities.  Primary summer responsibilities include maintaining a summer camper schedule for 250 overnight campers and 130 day campers, supervising a team of activity leaders, and serving as a role model and mentor to all campers and staff. Spring and Fall responsibilities include coordinating staff to serve the various programs and rental groups. Throughout the off season, the program director will also work with the Director of Operations on all staff recruitment and hiring, as well as coordinating camper recruitment events. This position requires living at Camp from May to September and offers seasonal housing on site. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Actively support all camp staff in our mission to give campers a fantastic camp experience.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor and evaluate all camp staff and any new programming staff developed at Camp Cory.
  • Develop and coordinate with activity leaders to develop programs that foster independence and achievement with all campers .
  • Plan, promote, and direct the Family Camp, Daddy and Me, Women’s Weekend and rental programs at Camp Cory.
  • In conjunction with the Day Camp Director, develop and implement new the expanded Day Camp Program.
  • In conjuction with the Director of Operations, activiely recruit campers throughout the year.
  • Supervise “Out of Cabin” Activity Leaders with the active goal of coordinating individual camper schedules in overnight camp and group schedules in day camp.
  • Serve as the staff liaison assigned to appropriate volunteer committees and subcommittees. 
  • Assume an active role in the Annual Campaign and the United Way Campaign.
  • Participate in branch and Association-wide assignments and special responsibilities as designated by the Director of Operations. 
  • Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development and evaluation.
  • Attend all required meetings, trainings, and branch events.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
A bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Childhood Development  or a related field, or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory/director role
  • Ability to make independent decisions that adhere to the purpose, mission, and goals of the YMCA.
  • Skills in recruiting, training and directing volunteer leaders and employees. 
  • Experience organizing, promoting, and directing camping.
  • Demonstrated skills in fiscal management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Clear Driving Record.
  • Must have CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Compensation/Benefits: 

$41,000.00 - $44,000.00

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