Sports and Camp Director

The Sports and Camp Team Director is expected to develop, manage, and implement the overall strategy for delivering programs and services that are responsive to member and participant needs. Director is expected to manage, develop, implement, and enhance programs for youth sports, teens, and camps. Provide leadership in the development, implementation, promotion, and administration of all Day Camp programs. Manage all aspects of the Camp facility to promote a clean, safe, and friendly environment. Work to establish a consistent presence in the YMCA’s service region, including a connection with the surrounding area school districts. Develop and implement training programs that build a work culture that is responsive to members’ program wants and needs. Establish relationships, contacts, and resources to position the branch for success in the community.

• Bachelor Degree in Education, Recreation or related field with 3 years of working with youth and 3 yrs. of camp experience.
• Experience in staff supervision, committees and in providing leadership to groups.
• Proven success in developing and managing camp programs.
• Ability to operate PC, use spreadsheets, word processing and related software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to recruit and motivate staff.

• Develop and deliver high quality Sports, Teen, and Camp programs that meet the needs of the community.
• I nsure quality program delivery and effective use of resources within established budget.
• Provides direct leadership to teach, coach and lead programs and services as appropriately assigned.
• Ensure league program teams are organized.
• Prepare descriptions, establish standards, and monitor programs.
• Plan and conduct Camp staff training at the beginning of camp and ongoing meetings and necessary trainings to keep staff informed and certifications current.
• Create staff schedules, monitor time sheets, complete payroll, and be accountable for departmental budget relating to staff salaries.
• Provide leadership in developing partnerships with community organizations to create an awareness and understanding of the programs offered by the YMCA.
• Assist with special events and ensure community participation in Healthy Kids Day.
• Coordinate and administer all aspects of program registration, promotion, open houses, and communications.
• Awareness and knowledge of DHS regulatory standards regarding licensing, staff/child ratios and program delivery.
• Be responsible for documentation to include daily and weekly rosters, status of registration, weekly statistics, parent newsletters, all third party payments for Camp.
• Conduct daily evaluation of equipment and facilities to be used for all programs. Follow up on all safety and cleanliness related issues.
• Responsible for YMCA Camp audit and assuring Camp is operated in accordance with ACA standards necessary for accreditation.
• Work cooperatively with other Leaders to schedule and run activities in the gym, pool and other spaces throughout the building.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and families of all program participants.
• Assist with maintaining a safe facility by routinely inspecting First Aid kits, reviewing incident and accident reporting procedures and conducting staff training to handle emergencies.
• Assure supervision and management of all camp participants at the facility, during transport and on field trips by adhering to YMCA policies and procedures.
• Develop departmental budgets. Monitor budgetary statements and prepare variance reports. Ensure the attainment of budgetary objectives.
• Participate as a member of the management team responsible for the overall operation of the branch.
• Participate in weekly meetings with core staff to communicate program successes and shortcomings and to develop plans to address the identified needs.