Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Director of Camp Lakewood contributes to the overall goals and objectives of the YMCA of the Ozarks by insuring the proper daily operations and programs of Camp Lakewood’s Resident Camp, Outdoor Education and Ranch. Camp Lakewood is an ACA accredited facility located in Missouri’s Eastern Ozarks and is situated on a 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,200 acres of forest-covered hills with three ropes courses, traditional summer program and excellent support staff and departments. Located 90 minutes south of St. Louis.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Monitor programming for all Lakewood campers.
- Work with program directors from Outdoor Education and Ranch to supervise and evaluate programming.
- Ensure the diversity of staff by overseeing the International programming.
- Responsible for all financial aspects; including expenses, budget and annual income, pertaining to Resident Camp, Outdoor Education and Ranch.
- Hire, train, and guide staff for Camp, Outdoor Education and Ranch.
- Assist with fund raising as assigned.
- Ensure superb experience by campers and guests by upholding high customer service standards.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education or related field is preferred, or 5 plus years’ experience
Skills/Experience:
- High-level management and organizational skills, marketing and fiscal management skills, general property management and extensive human relation skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical Mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping and sitting for extended periods of time.
- Physical Dexterity: ability to use telephone, computer, electronic equipment, exercise equipment, office equipment (fax, copier, stapler, etc.), tools and machinery as needed.
- Lifting: ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Sensory Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste, see and distinguish colors.
- Ability to drive vehicles (golf carts, car, van and/or bus)
- Must have and maintain valid class E driver’s license with a good record and be able to operate YMCA vehicles in a safe manner.
- Ability to maintain alertness for several hours at a time.
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
- Ability to tolerate extreme temperature conditions (heat and/or cold)
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 21 2019
Active Until:
Mar 21 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit