Nestled across 300 breathtaking acres in Deckers, Colorado, Camp Shady Brook offers an unforgettable mountain sanctuary for growth, adventure, and community. Year-round, we welcome youth ages 6–17, school and community groups, retreats, and specialized partnership camps. Featuring a private pond, equestrian corral, high ropes and challenge courses, and a blend of modern and rustic lodges, Camp Shady Brook provides dynamic facilities and endless opportunities for outdoor discovery and life-changing experiences.
The Camp Executive Director reports directly to the Vice President of Programs and is
responsible for administering the overnight camp operations at the Camp Shady Brook. This
position is responsible for the successful operation of summer overnight camping and retreats
and is responsible for budgeting and financial results which will include expense control and
effective resource management. In addition, this position helps educate, motivate, and inspire
Camp staff and volunteers in implementing best practices. Excellent interpersonal skills are
required to partner with volunteers, community organizations, and stakeholders to ensure goals
are met. This is an Exempt, Full-Time, Salaried position.
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch leadership certification preferred
- Significant experience in all aspects of day-to-day operations of overnight camping and conference programing, including administration, supervision, and program development
- Deep understanding of the philosophy of camp and conferences as it relates to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental safety and learning of the campers and staff
- Intermediate or advanced knowledge of information technology and data management programs
- Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work with confidential matters
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, especially with disparate audiences such as guardians
- Extensive experience with program evaluation, statistical analysis, organization, and planning skills as well as relational skills, integrity, flexibility, and the ability to focus during the midst of commotion
- Knowledge of quality program development and implementation, innovation, continuous improvement, and sound financial practices
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to, nights, weekends, and holidays, year-round
- 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 incumbent must possess sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
- 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/stand, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- In coordination with the VP, lead organizational level change
- Maintain a culture of best-in-class customer service
- Coordinate the implementation of a unified character-development program throughout supervised departments
- Supervise staff to ensure that sound operation principles are in practice. Be accountable for the financial performance of these units
- Provide leadership for program development and coordination of departments, providing outreach programs to meet the needs of special and non-traditional segments of the community
- Identify potential areas for department cooperative programming to accomplish organizational goals
- Assist staff in the planning, development, training, and implementation of new program focuses and activities
- Keep records (pertaining to program) essential for control, evaluation, and reporting
- Coordinate, monitor, and update Y program practices and guidelines
- Coordinate the training of the Y Camp staff at all levels, including a new staff orientation program focusing on mission, expectations, and customer service
- Be responsible for the implementation of a program evaluation system throughout the Y to guarantee faithfulness to YMCA purpose, high quality, and maintenance of Y standards
- Be responsible for program and statistical reports
- Monitor monthly financial reports to ensure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled
- Be responsible for customer relations, including complaint resolution
- Be responsible for coordinating the marketing for all Camp programs
- Be responsible for the operational growth of the Y Camp through program expansion, customer recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new site development, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions
- Deliver high quality member and program services
- Adhere to all YMCA of Pike's Peak policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
At the Y, our cause-driven leaders combine values and beliefs with skills and competencies to
strengthen communities for all. The Leadership Competency Model paints a picture of
proficiency so that Y leaders can hire the right staff, onboard them to our cause-centered
culture, and develop themselves and others with a single, cohesive framework to ensure
leadership development for all. This position is expected to align with the behavioral indicators
for a Team Leader.
- Current Fingerprint Clearance Card
- At least 21 years of age
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or completion within thirty days of hire
- Completion of YMCA’s online training within seven (7) days of hire Work Environment & Physical Demands: