YMCA of the North · 18 hours ago
Camp Program Director
YMCA of the North is dedicated to providing quality programs and services to the community, and they are seeking a Camp Program Director to develop and coordinate programs, conferences, and retreats at the camp. The role involves overseeing program quality, managing staff, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for participants.
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Responsibilities
Works with the Camp Leadership, Board of Directors, and respective committees to ensure high quality programs for groups participating (age and skill levels) along customer facing facilities
Develops and implements marketing and promotion plans and recruitment of participants
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques
Recruits, hires, trains and supervises seasonal staff or part-time staff
Develops and implements new and existing programs, including day to day operations, administrative, purchasing and quality
Evaluates and reviews programs to ensure high quality, equitable outcomes
Routinely inspects and replaces all program area equipment as needed
Manages all programs to meet annual budget and enrollment goals
Maintains certifications, accreditations, and all necessary reports
Supports Annual Fund, Y of the North Committees, Community Boards, and partnership efforts
Supports and directs events as needed for community development, alumni relations, and fundraising
Participates in Y of the North initiatives as directed by the Adventure team leadership
Oversees risk management to ensure safe and certified customer experience
Assists with the operation of all camp and adventure duties as assigned by the Executive or Senior Program Director
Qualification
Required
Minimum age of 25 years
Minimum of three (3) years camp or related experience
Minimum of one (1) camp season of supervisory experience
Relevant previous experience in developing, implementing, administering camp or youth programs
Ability to demonstrate considerable skill and experience in program leadership and management
Experienced in outdoor living skills, first aid, risk and emergency management
Demonstrated skills in group development, recruitment, training and the supervision of staff and volunteers
Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED provided by YMCA or other certified organization (may be obtained upon hire but must be completed before an employee supervises youth)
Preferred
Ability to become DQF (formerly DOT) certified driver
Bachelor's degree
Multilingual
Benefits
A wide range of other benefits
Earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status
Company
YMCA of the North
The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.