Reporting to the Senior Program Director, the Camp, Enrichment and Sports Manager will oversee and grow our summer day camp, summer specialty camps and day-off vacation camp activities. In addition, the Director will develop and implement high-quality sports and enrichment programs for youth through adult populations.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages the summer day camp programs, including the supervision of the Y’s Kidz summer camp Director; Camp Pamacka summer camp Assistant Director; Senior and Junior summer Camp Counselors; and Teen Trip Counselors, as well as the Ridgewood YMCA day-off vacation camp throughout the school year.
- Oversees all camp activities, including swim lessons, arts and crafts, trips, songs/games, sports activities, theme days and shows. Adheres to all local and state camp health codes. Supervises the well-being of all campers.
- Hires, schedules and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Designs and implements staff trainings and meets with staff regularly. Facilitates communication; provides leadership; and models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Participates in pre-season setup and post-season breakdown of camp.
- Markets all camps to increase membership. Organizes and schedules camp registrations.
- Leads, manages and supervises all year-round Ridgewood YMCA sports programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices. Monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
- Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings and training for coaches.
- Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
- Oversees the development and operations of various enrichment programs, as well as holiday/day-off experience programming.
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations to ensure that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Organizes and hosts sports clinics and seasonal events.
- Creates marketing for our youth sports and recreational programs. Organizes and schedules program registrations. Reviews and processes program scholarship applications.
- Trains, develops and supervises youth and adult sport staff.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Designs, implements and evaluates inclusive sports, camp and enrichment programming.
- Provides support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned while developing and maintaining effective working relationships within the community. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. Able to deal with conflict when warranted.
- Supports the coordination of special events and activities, furthering the cause of the Ridgewood YMCA.
- Responsible for summer camp, year-round sports and enrichment budgets. Compiles program statistics, provides data and reports as required. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in camp, youth sports and enrichment programs.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Educational Background:
College degree in related field required.
Skills/Experience:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Strong organization, customer-service, computer and communication skills a must
- Minimum 2 years’ camp leadership experience required
- Prior experience running summer camps highly preferred
- Must be creative, innovative and enjoy working with children
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid and YMCA program-specific certifications necessary
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 11 2018
Active Until:
Nov 11 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit