Camp Director

Company: Ocean Community YMCA
Location: Charlestown
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

The Ocean Community YMCA is now seeking an experienced Camp Director for our beautiful summer day camp, Camp Watchaug, located on 26 beautiful acres on Watchaug Pond in Charlestown, RI. -This is a 40hr/week, Full-Time exempt position.Under the supervision of the Executive Branch Director, this position develops, organizes, and implements high-quality programs and activities at Camp Watchaug. - Through leadership, this person will be responsible for overseeing Camp Watchaug to include seasonal programs, scheduled activities, organizing events, and managing staff. -
Responsibilities Include:

• Understanding and ensuring that the American Camping Association (ACA) standards are followed.
• Serving as a community leader by building collaborations with related agencies in order to advance the Y's mission and goals in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Expanding Camp Watchaug programs within the multiple communities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Developing and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Evaluating current programs for financial viability
• Broadening Camp activities to include programs with local schools, developing Camp for older teens, corporate retreats, rentals/events, programming for YMCA members at Camp
• Increasing the number of campers at Camp Watchaug each week in the summer
• Enforcing all camp rules and policies, including safety and health policies
• Markets new and current camp programs in conjunction with the Vice President of Marketing
• Conducting safety and other training for staff
• Working closely with financial development team to secure donations and grants to support Camp scholarships and facility improvements
• Participating in Annual Support Campaign and recruiting campaigners
• Working with Camp Committee of volunteers and camp alumni committee
• Writing and managing department budgetQualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree of Science in Physical Education or its equivalent
  • minimum of 3 years of successful experience in physical education or recreation. -
  • Competence in leadership, motivation, public relations, staff supervision and knowledge of camp facilities management. -
  • Must possess current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Administration-Red Cross or equivalent.Interested parties should apply on-line TODAY!
    EOE
    
    
    

Keywords: Ocean Community YMCA, Warwick , Camp Director, Executive , Charlestown, Rhode Island