Camp Director - Camp Spirit

YMCA of the Roses; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasonal director for a summer camp, focusing on youth development and community engagement. This role involves overseeing camp operations, recruiting diverse staff, and ensuring programs meet community needs. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and communication skills. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to nurturing potential and strengthening communities. If you are passionate about making a difference and leading impactful programs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee camp programs and ensure they meet community needs.
• Recruit and develop diverse staff and volunteer teams.
• Manage program objectives and monitor participation.

Skills

Communication & Influence

Developing Self & Others

Engaging Community

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

YMCA Team Leader certification

Tools

Computer

Phone/smart device

Job description

The YMCA of the Roses is hiring a seasonal director to run our Camp Spirit summer camp. This position is for Weekdays with varying hours between 7:30am-5:30pm.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Director at YMCA of the Roses oversees the development and operations of all youth, sports, and camp programs and designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures camp programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
2. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Tracks volunteer information accordingly. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
3. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
4. Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling activities or events.
5. Assists with creating department goals, objectives and strategies for the Annual Operating Plan.
6. Availability to work early morning to late evening hours in accordance with program.
7. Assists in organizing events at the YMCA and represents the YMCA at community events to promote the YMCA.
8. Participates in staff meetings and/or related meetings that are required on the branch and association level, including program Quality First meetings.
9. All other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience required
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
• One to two years related experience preferred
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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