Adventure Guides Director

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YMCA of the USA
Richmond, VA, United States
Full-time

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and quality-focused director to take the YMCA's Adventure Guides Program to the next level. This father/child program has a long history within the YMCA movement and will require emotional maturity, high-level relationship building skills, and the ability to create and execute a vision for a large, multifaceted program. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • This position will require signficant weekend work, hands-on outdoor activity, and the ability to serve as the face of the program. The Adventure Guides Director will operate primarily out of the YMCA of Greater Richmond's Camp Thunderbird facility but will also require travel to other non-YMCA camp sites. Access to onsite living accomodations at Camp Thunderbird is negotiable. Primary responsibilities include engaging with dads and their children, assisting with the supervision of a large day camp facility, and ongoing program leadership and facilitation. Being present and father/child events is imperative. 
Educational Background: 
Must have a High school diploma or GED, college degree in related field preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is open to all, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our members and employees. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees exemplify and adhere to our four Brand Behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

Required Certifications

  • Minimum age is 18
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $38,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=20428&...

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: 
Jan 9 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit