Deer Valley offers 742 acres filled with woodlands just waiting to be explored and a picturesque lake perfect for sailing, fishing, swimming, or admiring. The values and lessons learned at camp help each child to grow in Spirit, Mind, and Body and contribute to the building of memories that last a lifetime.
Accountable for program and curriculum development, administration, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of the shoulder-season user group/rental programs including Outdoor Education/Schools, YMCA partnership programs, Family Reunions, Scouting, Weddings and other rental programs. The Program Director serves as a vital member of the year-round leadership team with expanded responsibilities during the summer. This position works closely with the camp’s program director team to hire, supervise and provide training for staff that complies with all state, federal and industry practices in the facilitation of camp programming and safety for all activities.
● Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
● Minimum of 2 years of experience in related field.
● Supervisory experience required, with excellent staff-management skills.
● Prior experience in the camping industry, including outdoor education programs and adventure programs is essential.
● Possess a thorough knowledge of applicable state, county, federal and industry regulations pertaining to camp programming.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Exceptional organizational and staff-management skills required.
● Ability to educate and motivate staff, members, volunteers and community about YMCA mission.
● Excellent fiscal management with strong operational performance history.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google and Social Media.
● Desire to live and work in a camp community, which may require response to emergencies at any time. Availability to work on nights and weekends if necessary.
● Directs all operations of the group services department and its programs.
● Develops, administers, achieves and evaluates the annual department operating objectives.
● Develops, administers, tracking, executes and expands department annual budget.
● Recruits, employs, trains, develops, supervises, evaluates and terminates (when needed) staff and volunteers while being fiscally responsible and within budget limitations.
● Retain current groups and find new groups for appropriate available dates. Propose and activate a recruitment plan.
● Assures that the programs are fully and adequately staffed, including program area expertise and training & certifications. Includes paid staff and volunteers
● Professionally design programs / curriculum that meet tradition, expectation, and regulations.
● Train, checkoff, monitor staff in delivery of programs to make sure outcomes are met.
● Ensure program outcomes such as: culture, interpersonal development and skill development are met.
● Provides input for the administration, promotion and operation of the camp.
● Monitors the achievement of these objectives through measurable outcomes, taking appropriate action to see they are met.
● Evaluates current programs and class participation to expand or discontinue classes based on customer satisfaction and member retention.
● Provides a cohesive approach to customer service and training that directly impacts the end user's commitment and personal growth.
● Supports camp fundraising initiatives by actively contributing to, educating on, and raising projected goals for the annual campaign.
● Knowledge of, or ability to learn, standards of safety, emergency procedures, accessibility and preventative maintenance for program equipment.
● Assists in forming community partnerships.
● Maintains an accurate system of records and reports.
● All other duties as assigned.
● Quality Results
● Collaboration
● Strong communication skills
● Project/Initiative Management
● High standards of risk management
● Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with YMCA's Safe Driving Policy.
● Shooting Sports certifications including Archery Level 2 or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
● PA Amusement Park Ride Inspector certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
● ACCT Level 1 certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
● Required to maintain waterfront certifications, including but not limited to Lifeguard (including waterfront) and boating instructor or ability to obtain within six months of hire. (includes CPR, first aid and AED)