What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Camp Burgess position at SSYMCA?
Reports to: VP of Camping Services
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Camp Burgess Director is responsible for planning, directing and supervising all camp programs, staff and campers. The Camp Director oversees the overall supervision of Camp Burgess, a boys overnight summer camp consisting of 200 campers and 80 staff per week. The Director is responsible for staff supervision and all administrative work relating to on-site tasks. During the months prior to the start of camp, the Director is responsible for the hiring process, staff training, and overall camp planning. The Camp Burgess Director must live on camp property during the summer season, and housing is available year-round if desired.
CORE EXPECTATIONS:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
STAFF ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
- Recruits, hires, trains, manages, develops and directs staff as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff. Ensures records of required staff certifications are current and complete. Plans and leads resource and staff training. Manages the Leadership Development program.
PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
- Builds relationships with and among participants and their families, responds to inquiries and solves problems. Creates a safe and supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new participants, and connects participants to the YMCAs cause. Markets program through social media channels. Manages all camper and parent related issues.
BUDGET & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Assists in the development and management of department budgets as approved in a fiscally responsible manner including submitting purchase orders, controlling and recording credit card and petty cash transactions.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
- Works with appropriate branch staff to provide program facilities for campers and families that are clean, safe, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities/events and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations in order to strengthen support and build community.
A minimum of 3 years administrative & supervisory experience in an organized camp setting
Bachelor degree or appropriate professional certification
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
CPR & First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain
Able to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, camper families and alumni.
Able to effectively lead groups, facilitate discussion and guide staff development
Able to handle multiple projects and work in a face-paced environment
Must live on camp property during summer season (housing provided)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Able to lift a 14 X 18 X 36 trunk weighing 40 pounds to a height of 48.
Able to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear and walk over grounds that are uneven, hilly, not paved and spread out over 300 acres. The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment for long durations in rain, snow and other inclement weather.
