Senior Program Director

2 weeks ago

Jackson, United States YMCA of Greater Toledo Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Senior Program Director - Outdoor Education

Branch: YMCA Storer Camps

Position Type: Full-time

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA Storer Camps, the overnight camp of the YMCA of Greater Toledo. YMCA Storer Camps is located near Jackson, MI on 1200 acres surrounding Stony Lake.

Storer is a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children, youth and guests that we guide, teach, and provide incredible experiences in an outdoor environment. At camp, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares people for success? Their future begins now. And so does yours.

Regardless of your role with us, you'll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There's our fun, challenging work environment. There's the awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone at YMCA Storer Camps has the same goal: to prepare people for success and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, Nurturing, Positive, Inclusive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing leadership in the areas of Outdoor Education (OEE), and select Specialty Programs and Group Retreats (SPGR). The Senior Program Director must be well organized, outgoing, service oriented, have excellent communication skills and be capable of representing experience in leadership roles with youth, teens, and adults. In addition, the Senior Program Director must have a commitment to the YMCA's mission and be able to implement this mission through the OEE and SPGR programs and interpret this mission and purpose to our guests and staff.

KNOW HOW

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Outdoor/Environmental Education, Recreation, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the fields of Camping and Environmental Programming. Must possess outstanding communication and organizational skills in order to relate to the entire camp community and to achieve the desired results on multiple simultaneous projects. Superior interpersonal relationship skills, writing and verbal skills are essential.

JOB SEGMENTS:

  • Work collaboratively with other directors to hire, train, supervise and provide a professional development program for seasonal staff.
  • Assist in coordinating licensing, environmental inspections and accreditation for the YMCA Storer Camps.
  • Assisting the Vice President in budget development, goals and objectives for OEE.
  • Maintain a cheerful, respectful, and caring disposition.
  • Coordinate and troubleshoot daily schedules and events.
  • Assist with program, curriculum, and staff development.
  • Communicate with all camp departments regarding needs and schedules.
  • Participate as an active member of the YMCA Storer Camp Leadership Team.
  • Assist in all agreements: billing, evaluations, schedules, meal counts, horse ride information and correspondence with contracted groups.
  • Provide and maintain a safe, and high-quality program that follows all standards and guidelines for corresponding areas.
  • Monitor and maintain the camp facility for safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintain safe, high quality state licensed/ACA accredited programs for all OEE/SPGR and summer groups.
  • Act as a campaigner and team captain in the annual scholarship campaign
  • Liaison to the STEM Advisory Committee and follow-up activities.
  • Be available to assist and direct all program activities throughout all seasons (i.e. Outdoor Education, SPGR, Summer Camp - as assigned)
  • Be committed to high customer service. (i.e. Good interaction with campers, students, staff, and teachers.)
  • Coordinate staff training sessions
  • Follow employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization's commitment to protect their youth from abuse.
  • Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision, feedback and training related to boundaries with youth and abuse risk.
  • Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
  • Respond seriously and quickly to reports of or suspicions of policy and procedure violations and/or inappropriate behavior using the organization's progressive disciplinary procedures.
  • Follow mandated reporting requirements. Immediately report essential abuse risk management information to appropriate supervisor.
  • Annual program growth
  • A hands on style of leadership (i.e. teaching, leading, and participating in programs as needed.)
  • Other duties as assigned, including Y Improvement Model updates

Why Work At The Y?

  1. Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

  1. Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you'll be helping kids with homework and the next you'll be leading a big art project or games outside.

  1. Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

  1. The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone

  1. The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

Along with competitive pay, the YMCA Storer Camps/YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptional benefits which include the following:

  • Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees. Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
  • Housing
  • A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
  • A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
  • Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.
  • Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
  • All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA's excellent retirement fund.

The YMCA Storer Camps/YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.





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