School-Age and Camp Y-Ki Director

·         Regularly demonstrate behaviors in each of the YMCA Four Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

·         Direct and supervise program activities to meet YMCA objectives (see detailed list below).

·         Work closely with YMCA Directors as needed and attend monthly Director staff meetings.

·         Co-supervise the Youth Program Coordinator.

·         Responsible for the development, implementation, and adherence to the budget, financial and business procedures of the YMCA.

·   Support the Preschool and Family Events Director with special events; encourage staff participation in order to ensure the events success.                                                                                                                                                                                  

·         Strong, effective communication skills with all ages.

• Job Description may be changed at any time by supervisor.

• Flexible schedule/available to work weekday and weekends.

• Attend YMCA trainings as assigned by supervisor.

Youth Development:

School Age (elementary through middle school) Programming

• Co-supervise the Youth Program Coordinator in the areas of youth recreation, summer camp, and birthday parties.
• Support the Youth Program Coordinator with development and implementation of programs currently running and would like to continue: Ski/Board, Youth at the Y, Middle School Madness.
• Support the Youth Program Coordinator to create additional afterschool programs recreation for school-age and middle school children.
• Oversee the hiring and training of all staff/volunteers in youth recreation programs.
• Supervise the Kids Unlimited afterschool program following OEC requirements and remain in ratio each weekday.
• Hire and train all Kids Unlimited staff to meet OEC requirements.
• Plan and implement week-long and day-long Vacation Camp Programs for all days off from school listed on the public-school calendar. Following ratios and OEC requirements.
• Awareness of latest trends relative to population served.
• With the Youth Program Coordinator develop, implement, and oversee program activities which meet the needs of the community.
• Recruit, coordinate, and assist in training of staff/volunteers.

      Camp Y-Ki 

•  Act as Camp Director and remain onsite (Kiwanis Park) at Camp Y-Ki throughout the camp day and refer to responsibilities labeled “Camp Director Responsibilities”.
•  Communicate with Parks and Rec department any concerns/needs of the park, with supervisor approval. And ensure follow up.
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and work directly with Co Assistant Directors and LIT/CIT Coordinator in the planning and implementation of summer camp, including the LIT and CIT program.
•  Employ and train all necessary staff, develop, and maintain budget, license preparation and management, public relations, and day-to-day planning/scheduling.
•  Conduct staff orientation for the Camp Y-Ki staff.
• Supervise counselors and volunteers on a daily basis to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
• Plan daily activity schedule and special events with the staff for camp participants.
•  Keep detailed records on attendance and incidents/accidents.
• Communicate any special circumstances, problems, accidents or activities to the VP of Family and Youth Development.
• Plan and conduct weekly staff meetings.
• Responsible for daily clean up and maintenance of all program areas.
• Work directly with Specialists to plan and implement camp daily scheduled activities, special events, and daily assemblies.
• Plan and implement Specialty Camps.
• Substitute throughout camp when needed.

Healthy Living:

      Adventure Guides

• Plan and implement activities for Adventure Guides (Y USA program) inside and outside of the YMCA.
•  Attend all camp outs.
• Plan, promote and hold monthly Leadership meetings.
• Promote program in all pre-schools, nursery schools (to 4-year-old programs that are moving up to kindergarten) and elementary schools throughout the community and Rainbow Station.
• Develop, plan, implement, and oversee family program activities and events which meet the needs of the community.

General Administration

• With the VP of Family and Youth Development, develop and maintain assigned program budget lines and take appropriate action to maintain the fiscal integrity of the departments.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.
• Communicate effectively with parents/families regarding all program information.
• With VP of Family and Youth Development, review and evaluate staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

Committee and Community Relations

• Network with outside groups and organizations to promote YMCA programming and events.      
• Promote the YMCA to the community. Represent the YMCA’s interests to community organizations and special interest groups- particularly youth-oriented groups.
• Interact with representatives and students from the New Canaan private and public schools (preschools, elementary and high school) to promote YMCA events and programs.
• Network with YMCA Peer Community Groups through YPN.