Under the direction of the Chief Youth Enrichment Officer and in accordance with the policies of the Greater Green Bay YMCA, the Director of Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya will be responsible for providing progressive, high-quality camping leadership to the Greater Green Bay YMCA.
A college degree and/or at least 5 years’ experience in a recreation-related field is required. A broad background in camping program development, camp management, and facility management is required. Position must have administrative ability in budget development, income production, expense control, and paid and volunteer staff supervision. Skills in promotion, public relations, financial development and the ability to solicit strong volunteer involvement are essential.
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Define, delegate, supervise, and appraise the work of the staff assigned to Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya.
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Prepare annual income and expense budget for approval by the Chief Youth Enrichment Officer.
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Administer the budget, exercising necessary controls to assure operations that are consistent with the approved budget. Whenever necessary, recommend adjustments to the budget to ensure a balanced operation.
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Be accountable to the Chief Youth Enrichment Officer for execution of policies and procedures of the Association.
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Give leadership to the Camping Cabinet. Develop Association standards for camp programs and create guidelines for delivering high-quality camp programs.
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In coordination with the long-range objectives and activities of the Association, establish long-range plans for the expansion of Camp programs and services and action steps to achieve those plans.
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Provide leadership to the annual giving campaign and other financial development programs of Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya.
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Ensure necessary and appropriate promotional materials, i.e. brochures, advertisements, news releases, etc. are developed. Speak to groups, give interviews, and distribute camp information as requested.
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Recruit, develop and recognize camp volunteers.
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Develop programs designed to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of campers and enrich their growth as individuals. Provide an opportunity for campers and parents to express their feedback of camp.
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Ensure all camp programs are operating within the standards established by the American Camping Association and state licensing agencies.
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Serve as the staff liaison to the Y’s Men’s Club.
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Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff, children and volunteers, which includes:
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Follow employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening tools to screen for abuse risk.
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Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.
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Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children.
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Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
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Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
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Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
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Follow mandated reporting requirements.
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Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect children from abuse.
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Report essential abuse risk management information to Director of Human Resources.
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- Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y's cause by developing inclusive relationships and collaboration. Create sustainable relationships within the Y. Assist members in becoming more connected to the Y and build small communities.
- Emotional Maturity: How we understand and conduct ourselves impacts our relationships. Demonstrate ability to understand and emotions effectively in all situations.
- Advancing Our Mission and Cause: As a cause-driven leader, you will support Camp U-Nah-Li-YA in its mission to improve the world through improving people by living and teaching the Y’s core values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. This mission and the core values will be a focus of all interactions and aspects of job performance. All staff will demonstrate the desire to serve others and fulfill Camp needs.
- Safety: Adhere to and enforce safety policies and procedures for Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya. You must be able to respond in a crisis situation as directed by leadership and outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual.
- Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, as well as cultural competence within the camp community.