Program Director, Summer Camp

YMCA
Salary
$38,000.00
$43,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
As a branch of the Ridgewood YMCA, the Camp Bernie Summer Camp Director oversees the Day and Overnight Camps as well as administrative tasks
Job Description

The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.  YMCA Camp Bernie is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Summer Camp Director. This role involves overseeing both the overnight camp and day camp programs, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for campers and staff. The Summer Camp Director will be responsible for leading a team, implementing programs, managing operations, and upholding the values and mission of the YMCA. Year-round housing is provided for this position.

Qualifications
  • Preferred minimum age 25+ (per ACA regulatory standards)
  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Education, or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a camp or youth programming environment.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership qualities, exceptional organizational abilities, and a strong focus on delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, along with mandatory state background checks and clearances.
  • Experience with ACA Camp Accreditation process.
  • Innovation and Creativity: Must possess creativity, innovation, and a genuine passion for working with children.
  • Technical Proficiency: Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to perform indoor and outdoor activities, ascend/descend stairs, lift up to 50 lbs., walk on uneven surfaces, and operate office machinery.
  • Flexible Schedule: Ability to work off-hours and weekends for special events when required.

 

Essential Functions

·       Leadership and Team Management: Provide visionary leadership to the camp team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate camp staff, ensuring adherence to YMCA policies and procedures. Conduct regular staff meetings, training sessions, and evaluations to enhance performance and teamwork. Leads and Supervises the Overnight Camp and Day Camp coordinators.

·       Program Development and Implementation: Develop and implement high-quality, age-appropriate camp programs aligned with YMCA standards. Collaborate with staff to create engaging activities, fostering personal growth, and skill development for campers. Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers by maintaining high standards of supervision and care.

·       Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of both overnight and day camp programs. Manage budgets, expenses, and resources effectively to ensure financial sustainability. Maintain compliance with health, safety, and accreditation standards.

·       Community Engagement and Relationship Building: Establish positive relationships with campers, families, staff, and the community, promoting the YMCA's mission and values. Actively engage families through regular communication and involvement opportunities. Collaborate with other community organizations to enhance camp programs and outreach.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community
  • Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
  • Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work
  • Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization
  • Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
  • Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
  • Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment
  • Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model
  • Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role
  • Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community
  • Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
  • Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
  • Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations