RETREATS PROGRAM DIRECTOR – CAMP WAPSIE

CEDAR RAPIDS METRO YMCA/CAMP WAPSIE JOB DESCRIPTION RETREATS PROGRAM DIRECTOR


Job Title: Retreats Program Director
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Camp Wapsie Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:  
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Camp Executive Director provides direct leadership, program development, recruitment and implementation of YMCA Camp Wapsie Retreats and Outdoor Environmental Education programs operation, within the allocated budget.  They will develop, run and promote programs for Retreat Guests. Hire, train and supervise programmatic staff. Assures quality programs and clean well maintained program areas and assist with year-round camp programs and operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Develop and implement Retreat, Outdoor Environmental Education and Teambuilding programs in accordance with YMCA and American Camp Association (ACA) guidelines.
  2. Lead some of our family programing events.
  3. Serve as primary contact and liaison with outside groups/retreat participants, before, during, and after their time at camp; and serve as a visible supervisor while groups are present at camp.
  4. Coordinate outside group/retreat group needs with the Food Service, Maintenance departments and retreat program staff.
  5. Develop and implement additional year round programs in accordance with YMCA and American Camp Association (ACA) guidelines.
  6. Provide some on-site supervision and assist with program coordination for Summer Resident Camp.
  7. Lead marketing and promotion for retreat programs and specialty programs under your areas of responsibility.
  8. Builds effective, authentic relationships with Retreat guests, campers, parents, alumni and the community; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
  9. Complies with and assures that the program and facility is up to both the Linn County Health Department and American Camp Association (ACA) standards.
    1. Help maintain ACA Accreditation and appropriate documentation.
  10. Hire, train and supervise and program staff and volunteers to assure that they are following Camp Wapsie philosophies and rules and doing their work as assigned.
  11. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
  12. Monitors the safety of your campers in their activities and keeps a close watch on any severe weather situations. Implements risk management and emergency procedures whenever necessary.
  13. Maintains accurate records as required (i.e. Use Agreements, financial, program operation, Accreditation etc.)
  14. Assist in the year round operation of camp including Fundraising, program development, special events and other duties for camp and the association as assigned.
  15. Maintain proper use and storage of program supplies, equipment and areas. Repairs or reports damaged equipment or facilities promptly to Executive Director or maintenance so that they can be addressed and kept in good operating order.
  16. Actively participate as a member of the YMCA’s Program Staff Team and as a member of the Camp Advisory Committee and attend trainings as scheduled.
  17. Plan, promote, and implement the annual “earn your way to camp” candy sale.
  18. Lead and manage the Camp Store operation, including but not limited to, selecting and ordering merchandise, maintaining inventory, vending machines, supervision of store staff, recycling.
  19. Create and maintain a harmonious, positive working relationship with fellow staff, YMCA Camp Wapsie campers and participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Minimum age 21
  2. Minimum of one year of supervisory experience, preferably in a camp setting.
  3. The ability to demonstrate leadership skills in management and delivery of programs.
  4. Be customer service driven, have a positive mental attitude towards camp and youth work, be able to maintain a professional image and be a team player.
  5. Good communication and organizational skills, be self-directed/motivated, and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer software including basic knowledge of database management and strong social media experience.
  6. Must possess knowledge of ACA standards and ability to operate programs within the guidelines.
  7. Ability to supervise up to 3 people.
  8. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people with a special emphasis on the ability to model the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  9. Bachelor’s degree in camping, recreation or similar or related field or equivalent job related experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described within this job description 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 functions and duties of the position.

While performing the functions and duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, get up and down, walk; talk and hear; to use hands to finger, handle and feel or use objects, keyboards, controls, or to write and read.  The incumbent is frequently required to reach with hands or arms; occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include:  close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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