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SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

YMCA: YMCA Camp Bernie

Location: Port Murray, NJ

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Senior Program Director is responsible for the implementation and administration of Outdoor Education, Weekend Group's and Summer Camp Programs. Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, staff administration and development; fiscal management; program administration, development and quality control; and marketing.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. This position requires a minimum of five years experience working with youth, teens and adults in a leadership capacity and a college degree in a related field.
  2. Candidate should have had successful experience developing and managing a budget and have proven success with YMCA camping's three major program thrusts - summer camping, environmental education, and weekend groups.
  3. The position further requires skills in program development, implementation, and quality control; staff supervision and development; superior skills in customer service good organizational and communication skills; and some experience in marketing and public relations.
  4. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and the ability to articulate and model the YMCA's four core values are essential. Specific

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Staff Administration - Supervise coordinators in hiring, training, supervising, and motivating staff. Take all necessary action to assure effective/efficient performance in all areas of responsibility.
  2. Fiscal Management - Develop, monitor and process Outdoor Education, and Weekend Group contracts. Monitor Summer Camp enrollment. Ensure that these departments maintain a positive fiscal position.
  3. Oversee Day camp and Overnight camp-hiring, marketing and supervision of all the aspects of summer camp
  4. Marketing and Public Relations - In conjunction with the Executive Director, develop and implement annual marketing and communication plans, which will stimulate retention and/or enhance new business in all current and future program areas. Oversee the maintenance of the website, newsletters, fliers, and press releases. Maintain a positive relationship with customer groups.
  5. Program Administration - Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a full range of programs and services for all program areas. Ensure that all programs are relevant, have growth potential, are progressive; meet ACA, New Jersey Department of Health, and Ridgewood YMCA standards. Maintain knowledge in county, state, federal ACA and health, safety and camping standards, and ensure that standards are met or exceeded in all instances.
  6. Staff Development - Develop, motivate, and coordinate staff development plans for program departments to ensure the future success of Camp and its staff. Review performance of staff on a regular basis.
  7. Participate in outside community groups furthering the cause of the YMCA
  8. Special Activities - Take an active role and participate in such activities as: camp open houses, work weekends, school presentations and other special activities.
  9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

The position must maintain a culture of inclusion, integrity, character, and life-long learning within the YMCA that reinforces, encourages and promotes values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Salary: $36,000 - $39,500

Additional Compensation Details:

Housing, and Meals included. Health Insurance benefits included after three month probationary period

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit resumes for the position of Senior Program Director to Victoria Bennett, Executive Director at vbennett@campbernieymca.org.

Apply By Email: vbennett@campbernieymca.org

Resumes until: 4/30/2013

Contact: Victoria A Bennett
327 Turkey Top Rd
Port Murray, NJ 07865-9601