YMCA Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, MN is seeking an experienced Program Director! This role will be residential May through September and remote/hybrid in the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. The ideal candidate will be passionate about youth development, DEI and making camp accessible to all; have wilderness leadership experience including hiring responsibilities and leading teams of 60+ and strong experience in risk and safety. Excellent comprehensive benefits package and free membership and program discounts included with compensation ranging from $57,000-$72,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Please note that Camp Menogyn is highly remote, accessible only by water and does not offer year-round housing. Candidates should reside in MN during the off-season.
The Camp Program Director is responsible for developing and coordinating relevant programs, conferences, and retreats offered at the camp. The incumbent develops plans in consultation with the Camp Executive Director and/or Senior Program Director, with oversight by the Executive, to develop and market high quality programs and facilities offered at the camp on a year-round basis.
Required:
· Minimum age of 25 years.
· Minimum of three (3) years camp or related experience.
· Minimum of one (1) camp season of supervisory experience.
· Relevant previous experience in developing, implementing, administering camp or youth programs.
· Ability to demonstrate considerable skill and experience in program leadership and management.
· Experienced in outdoor living skills, first aid, risk and emergency management.
· Demonstrated skills in group development, recruitment, training and the supervision of staff and volunteers.
· Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED provided by YMCA or other certified organization (may be obtained upon hire but must be completed before an employee supervises youth).
· Works with the Camp Leadership, Board of Directors, and respective committees to ensure high quality programs for groups participating (age and skill levels) along customer facing facilities.
· Develops and implements marketing and promotion plans and recruitment of participants.
· Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
· Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
· Recruits, hires, trains and supervises seasonal staff or part-time staff.
· Develops and implements new and existing programs, including day to day operations, administrative, purchasing and quality.
· Evaluates and reviews programs to ensure high quality, equitable outcomes.
· Routinely inspects and replaces all program area equipment as needed.
· Manages all programs to meet annual budget and enrollment goals.
· Maintains certifications, accreditations, and all necessary reports.
· Supports Annual Fund, Y of the North Committees, Community Boards, and partnership efforts.
· Supports and directs events as needed for community development, alumni relations, and fundraising.
· Participates in Y of the North initiatives as directed by the Adventure team leadership.
· Oversees risk management to ensure safe and certified customer experience.
· Assists with the operation of all camp and adventure duties as assigned by the Executive or Senior Program Director.
Preferred:
· Ability to become DQF (formerly DOT) certified driver.
· Bachelor’s degree
· Multilingual