Outdoor Center Director Job Opening

Location

Middletown, RI 02842-7095

Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA summer camp and leadership programs. Oversees Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) operations, budget, and facilitates groups as needed. Is responsible for the budget, operations and implementation of Newport County YMCA Summer Camp Clarke in Middletown, RI and Common Fence Point Summer Camp in Portsmouth, RI.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.

2. One to two years related experience preferred.

3. Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21 (define).

4. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.

5. Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications.

6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions

1. Develops, implements, submits and monitors budget related to summer camp & OAC,

2. Manage staff and volunteers-recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise and evaluate.

3. Assists in marketing and public relations management. Distribution of all camp & OAC promotional materials.

4. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

5. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.

6. Under the direction of the COO will provide year-round leadership, administration and oversight of the camp& OAC day to day operation at Camp Clarke and Camp CFP

7. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the satisfaction of all programs. Monitors camper retention and OAC group retention.

8. Leads supervision and direction of the camp management and OAC staff.

9. Central to the success of this position is the ability to develop mutually respectful relationships with campers, parents, groups and staff.

10. Accomplishes certification for the OAC, and keeps all staff up to date on certifications.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

12. Director on Duty as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with
a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships
to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Salary

$38,000.00 - $40,000.00