At the YMCA Middleburg, we believe summer is more than just a break from school — it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive. Whether your child is an aspiring athlete, creative artist, curious explorer, or all of the above, there’s a place for them at our camp community.
The YMCA at Middleburg Community Charter School is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team as the Summer Camp Program Director. Our ideal candidate is able to maintain high expectations while also ensuring a fun, and positive environment daily! The Summer Camp Program Director oversees the overall operation of the camp program site(s), including curriculum development and delivery, and health and safety of the children.
- A graduate degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and six months of programmatic experience;
- OR bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and one year of programmatic experience;
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working primarily with preschool/school age children in a licensed child care center.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills. Must have a solid grasp of budget development, income production, and expense control.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents and committed to working within a diverse population.
- Lead the daily operations of the summer camp program while creating a vibrant, safe, and unforgettable experience where every camper feels excited to learn, explore, and belong.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with campers and families by providing responsive communication, personalized support, and a welcoming camp environment.
- Inspire imagination and adventure by fostering creativity, inclusivity, teamwork, and self-expression among both campers and staff.
- Collaborate with camp staff to design and implement dynamic, age-appropriate curriculum that delivers meaningful experiences while honoring the interests, strengths, and needs of each child.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and mentor passionate team members, providing engaging onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development to build a strong, supportive, and high-performing camp team.
- Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism, ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership.
- Collaboration: Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.
- Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.
- Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
The YMCA offers a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your overall well-being. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as an employee:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to ensure you and your family can receive the care you need.
- Wellness Programs: Y membership for you and your family to support your physical and mental health.
- Retirement Plans to Secure your Financial Future: The Y will contribute 10% of your salary into the Y’s retirement savings plan. You also have the option to make additional contributions to the Y’s 403(b) and ROTH plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Training and Development: Access to professional development programs, workshops, and certifications.
- Inclusive Environment: A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensuring all employees feel valued.
- Engaging Work: Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on the community.