Director of Day Camps

Deadline to apply: December 10, 2023 POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
The Director of Day Camps will report directly to the Executive Director of School Age Care and will be responsible for directing, planning and ensuring the implementation of the summer day camp program.
The Director of Day Camps will serve as a member of the Leadership Team for the YMCA of Frederick County association and will be integral in strategic planning and development.
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.
In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality.
We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Staff Development: Work in conjunction with HR to recruit, hire, train and develop personnel and volunteers as needed.
Supervise, and schedule staff team as needed.
Develop performance standards for all direct reports, conduct annual performance reviews.
Core Dept Areas of Responsibility: Directly manage all programming and membership efforts to support membership growth and retention.
Must maintain a healthy relationship with key departments that help to support Membership and program areas.
Serves as a leader of customer-focused camping operation.
Provides exemplary leadership in camper recruitment, service, and superior retention efforts.
Develops and maintains contacts in the community with business and civic leaders, interpreting the work of Day Camps, soliciting their interest and support, and enlarging the scope of services.
Ensures camp operations comply with all governmental requirements and meet and exceed standards.
Develops and initiates grant requests to augment program offerings.
Actively pursues collaborative relationships with agencies, municipalities and school systems to enhance programing.
Participates in board committees and meetings as agreed upon with the Executive of School Age Care and VP of Youth Development.
Assures own professional growth through reading, study, conference attending, etc.
Participates in Association-wide assignments and special responsibilities Budget and Financial Development: Assist with financial development activities specifically the annual campaign.
Responsible for carrying out the Day Camp master plan, with capital fundraising efforts to reach goal.
Administers the budget and exercises necessary controls to assure operations are maintained within the approved budget.
When necessary, carries out adjustments in operations to assure a surplus from operations.
Develop, manage and review departmental budgets related to the operation of Day Camps.
Facility Management: Ensure management, safety, and maintenance of the facility and equipment.
Plans for and supervises the upkeep of the buildings, grounds, equipment and facility working in conjunction with the VP of Facilities.
Strategic Planning: Assists with strategic planning efforts and development of the annual operating plan.
Serve as directed on association task forces or committees.
Administration: Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals.
Gather data and reports as required for assigned program areas.
Ensure branding, communication and marketing meet Association standards for all responsible programs.
Ensure that all program course information is prepared for inclusion into the data base/operating system.
Responsible for all administrative paperwork and records for program reporting.
Risk Management: Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
Ensure that program standards, emergency action plans and other safety protocols are met and safety procedures are followed.
Making sure YMCA policies and procedures are adhered to both by self and within areas of responsibility.
Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including insurance, accidents, purchasing, personnel, and accounting systems.
Works in conjunction with the Aquatics Director to ensure compliance and consistency with association best practices.
Program Team: Interact professionally with other employees, members, program participants, volunteers, and other individuals within the community, always being mindful of the YMCA’s mission, vision and values.
Serve effectively as a team leader/contributor on all assignments.
Oversee and support various YMCA special events.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Strong desire and ability to work with children.
Minimum of one year of experience managing staff.
Knowledge of youth and teen issues, instructional practice, group/program creation and facilitation, budget and fiscal management.
Ability to relate to top community leaders and diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Strong communication, networking and collaboration skills.
Excellent team builder and team player, ability to work in a self-directed fashion.
Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills, capable of working effectively with board members, staff members and volunteers.
Passionate belief in the Y’s cause and ability to represent the Y in a professional manner.
Strong communication, networking and collaboration skills.
Excellent team builder and team player, ability to work in a self-directed fashion.
Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL: He/she must have the ability to demonstrate understanding of program development and management; effective and efficient time management; demonstrate capacity for managing and leading people; excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and coaching skills, and organizational skills.
Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that their own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization; maintain work ethic that holds a high standard to organizational accountability.
YMCA CERTIFICATES/TRAININGS: Blood borne Pathogen Training CPR, First Aid, AED Certification Code of Conduct Training Frederick County Pool Operator’s License One specialty certification (archery, lifeguard, canoe, wilderness first aid or ropes) Completion of YUSA Multi-Team Branch Leader Certification within two years of start date of employment Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the YMCA insurance carrier with an acceptable driving record