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Job Description
Under the direction of the Group Vice President and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the YMCA of Greater Louisville, the Resident Camp Executive Director is responsible for the oversight and success of a multi-faceted, safe, quality, resident camp at Camp Piomingo. Key areas of responsibility include: prioritizing and ensuring that summer camp is filled to maximum capacity, partnering with camp and Advisory Board volunteers, growing the camps Annual Giving Campaign, and building community relations/partnerships. The Resident Camp Executive Director also ensures regulatory compliance, training, and risk management in the area of programmatic safety. Major emphasis and responsibilities must be in the areas of budget, community relationships, staff development, philanthropy, and program growth and innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred in a related field. Y-USA Multi-Team Leader Certification (or equivalent) required within two years and must begin working towards certification within 6 months.
- Minimum of five or more years of experience in business operations, community involvement, relationship building, program/business line development, staff selection, development and multi-site experience preferred.
- Experience with resident camp and American Camp Association (ACA) guidelines.
- Strong skills in fiscal management and financial development including annual campaign required.
- Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain members, volunteers, and program participants.
- Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with members, volunteers, program prospects and others to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making.
- Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives, and cultures.
- Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, customer service/tracking applications) with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
- Medical Administration Training (MAT) Certification is attained within the first 60 days of employment and maintained thereafter.
- Certification in CPR/ First Aid/AED/02 required within 60 days of hire.
- Complete and maintain required trainings to include: New Employee Orientation (NEO), Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment.
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Essential Functions
- Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the YMCA.
- Actively participates in association task forces, committees and/or other groups to promote unity through association policies, strategies, and goals.
- Development/Fundraising:
- Assists with the establishment of annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment association goals, and achieves annual campaign goal (and capital and endowment campaign goals as needed) through the implementation and delivery of best practices.
- Develops and maintains relationships with current and potential funding sources, both private and public.
- Understands the pressing community needs and generates support for our cause and proven solutions for meaningful, enduring impact and stronger communities.
- Volunteer/ Community Development
- Collaborates with volunteer-led Camp Advisory Board and committees to educate the community about the work of the YMCA and its mission.
- Effectively manages the partnership with APYC to include coordination of activities, property management and proactive communication and problem solving.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
- Manages/provides oversight to the camp budget, managing to/within revenue and expense targets.
- Prepares and updates revenue and expense forecasts to camp budget as needed.
- Leads Camp Piomingo team to organize, plan, promote and schedule programs and events such as retreats and seasonal festivals to assist in camp retention efforts.
- Review and evaluate all programs to determine participant needs and possible areas of improvement or growth.
- Works closely with county Department of Social Services and school officials to expand the programs reach in the community.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery. This includes, but is not limited to school, principals, officials and church personnel.
- Oversees the management of payments by the parents/guardians of Camp Piomingo participants.
- Ensures responsible purchasing, care, maintenance, and storage of Camp Piomingo program supplies and equipment.
- Risk Management & Program Quality/Growth
- Achieves all established goals and objectives set forth in the strategic plan as well as association goals, including net promoter scores.
- Ensures all YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations, and child abuse prevention.
- Ensures all staff members are properly trained and prepared for emergency situations. This includes implementing and following training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
- Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Ensures staff team has system in place to monitor and maintain staff member certifications and expirations. This includes US Boat Safety, High Ropes Facilitator and CPR/AED/FA/O2.
- Provides leadership to all staff members. Recruits, hires, develops, motivates, and retains a committed team passionate about the YMCA's mission, safety and service to members.
- Provides leadership to all staff members to create and maintain meaningful and impactful relationships with the members, program participants, volunteers and community leaders.
- Holds regular one-on-one meetings with all staff members to learn about, gauge satisfaction, and provide career development coaching/training.
- Ensures all members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and actively follow Camp Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).