Summer Camp Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, the primary responsibilities of a Summer Camp Program Director are to run a successful Summer Camp program, assist with the planning of summer camp, and support other departments when needed. Responsibilities may evolve to other scopes based on expertise and passion. This position will provide on-call, on-site overnight supervision for camp programs. This job requires excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, teamwork with a variety of diverse individuals, and good interpersonal skills. The Program Director is required to live on-site in the assigned camp on-site housing.

The Program Director will work as a member of the full YMCA staff team, responsible for carrying out the mission and vision of the Sherman Lake YMCA. This position is a part of the program management team made up of the program and administrative staff, and will carry out their responsibilities following established operating policies and procedures of the YMCA, ACA, and county, state & federal agencies.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center puts Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility (HCRR) into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Sherman Lake YMCA strives to be a place where acceptance and participation are the same for everyone regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, immigration status, ability, or national origin. We believe that everyone deserves to work in a safe and welcoming environment, and will make every reasonable effort to meet the individual needs of all our staff. We are a continuing work in progress and look to review our practices and policies regularly to ensure we remain a place for all to belong.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, develop the summer camp program as part of Sherman Lake YMCA's progressive camping program.

  1. Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, develop the summer camp program as part of Sherman Lake YMCA's progressive camping program.

  2. Continually enrich and innovate the Sherman Lake YMCA summer camp program.

  3. Consistently demonstrate HCRR by building healthy relationships that model empathy, personal development, emotional regulation, responsibility, and other social-emotional learning skills

  4. Market camp at open houses and other events.

  5. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and provide ongoing evaluation to seasonal staff.

  6. Take responsibility and plan for one Summer Camp Program (Day, Overnight Camp, Teen Leadership), while supporting others (led by other Directors) 

  7. Liaison with delegated camp partners and camp families in a variety of ways such as orientations, open houses, family night, etc.

  8. Budget development in consultation with the Summer Camp Director.

  9. Oversee and guide counselors and support staff in camper behavior management.  Keep the Summer Camp Director apprised of camper behavior issues.

  10. Create engaging social media content.   

  11. Assist with the development of the implementation of summer camp marketing

  12. Maintain relationships with campers, staff, and parents.

  13. Liaison with the Food Service Director for food service needs for International campers and staff on-site mealtimes, sack lunch requirements, special events, and considerations.

  14. Responsible for clean and organized program centers and activity areas, specifically assigned program areas, sports shed, program office, program equipment, waterfront, Performance Shell, cabins, and pods.

  15. Assist with current Sherman Lake Y events, and develop new programs to further advance the Y mission and serve more participants.

  16. Ensure risk management safeguards are in place.

  17. Attend required abuse risk management training and adhere to policies related to high-risk activities and boundaries with consumers.

  18. Participate in training and ongoing professional development that values cultural awareness, working with children, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

  19. Report suspicious/inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

  20. Provide program support to Integrated Education Programs and Retreats as needed. This may include running a group, providing on-call and on-site overnight support, serving as a counselor or instructor, or other duties as assigned based on the needs and approved by the Summer Camp Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Development, Education, Recreation, or a related field and/or a combination of education and relevant experience.

  • Three summers or two years of program management and leadership experience in an organized camp or youth development agency. 

  • A basic understanding of the YMCA movement and the ability to role model the four principles of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.

  • Knowledge and experience in working effectively with groups of diverse populations, with an evident commitment to equity.

  • Ability to direct and build successful programs through supervision, training, and evaluation of staff, fiscal responsibility, marketing, and program development.  

  • Required certifications - valid driver's license, CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire), and Red Cross Responding to Emergencies or Wilderness First Responder (within 1 year of hire)

  • Preferred certifications, current or ability to obtain - Lifeguarding, High Ropes, CDL driver’s license endorsement, and other relevant camp/programming certifications.

SALARY RANGE:

$36,000 - $43,000, shared housing is provided


Please submit your cover letter and resume to Alex Kinney at
alexk@ymcasl.org by January 31, 2024