Camp Henry Hird Director

at  YMCA

Frost Valley YMCA is located 2 hours north of New York City in the heart of the Catskill Mountains!
Job Description
The Camp Henry Hird Director is responsible for the development and direct implementation of Frost Valley YMCA’s Resident Summer Camp. This position is focused on directing Camp Henry Hird, our resident camp program for campers entering grades 8 through 10, along with our Counselor in Training (CiT) and volunteer programs. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants, families and staff. The Camp Henry Hird Director will assist with recruiting, marketing, program development, staff training, camp operations, and evaluation.
This position requires living on site at camp year round, with room and board provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in a resident Camp setting
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others
• Be able to multitask and handle pressure well
• Enjoy working with children, teens, families, and other staff
• Possess clean, valid US Driver’s License desired

Essential Functions

Camper Recruitment

• Participate in and execute recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals
• Work with the Camping Services team to manage a calendar of recruitment efforts including camp fairs, open houses, info sessions, school and community events, etc.
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents and caregivers
• Recruit, develop and implement the Camper in Training (CiT) program

Staff Hiring and Management

• Recruit and hire a team of ~200 seasonal staff including leadership, international staff, general counselors, and junior counselors (staff aged under 18)
• Supervise a team of seasonal directors and coordinators who in turn supervise all front line staff, providing ongoing coaching and feedback
• Responsible for administrative duties including scheduling, payroll, documentation of staff coaching and evaluation
• Work with Camping Services team to develop and implement staff training for resident camp staff

Program Operations

• Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day camp operations
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and American Camping Association accreditation standards
• Maintain the highest safety standards for over 600 campers per session across all resident camps
• Review and respond to camper and family feedback; providing prompt, friendly and informative service to stakeholders
• Support the summer camp registrar to ensure camper registration records, paperwork and accounts are up to date
• With guidance from the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services, manage the Camp Wawayanda program budget
• Collaborate with the Activities team to develop and implement a quality program schedule for Camp Henry Hird
• Create and support a joyful camp experience and environment, ensuring camp program is executed in a way that is fun, while also encouraging challenge and growth
• Any and all other tasks as assigned by the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services

Organizational Leadership

• Ensure that Frost Valley achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organizationEmbrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s eight core values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, community, diversity, stewardship and inclusion

Please refer the Job description for details