YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids · 13 hours ago
Program Director
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a Camp Program Director to oversee summer overnight, day camp, retreats, and outdoor education programs. This role involves developing, supervising, and coordinating high-quality programs while managing staff and ensuring compliance with guidelines and budgets.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and evaluates the Summer Camp program, Retreat and Outdoor Education summer weekend programming, and aquatics programs
Ensures that all evaluations, incident reports, and other written documents are completed in a timely manner
Establishes and maintains good public relations with patrons, parents, and children using camp facilities
Works with the staff team to promote all camp programs and growth
Oversees Camp inventory management and maintenance of program storage areas
Manages curriculum development for assigned program areas
Develops, recruits for, and implements a year-round Teen Leadership Program
Serves as an on-call representative during weekend rentals as part of camp’s MOD rotation
Oversees the Camp Manitou-Lin Waterfront Coordinator, and all aquatics and boating-based trainings and in-services
Designs and implements all theme-based programs and evening programs, maintains inventory of camp program supplies
Assist with the coordination of activities and operations between camp departments as they relate to the retreat and outdoor education programs and the camp in general such as assigned host coverage
Assists in the coordination of ACA guidelines and accreditation
Human Resource Management
Oversees all hiring, onboarding, and recruitment of a diverse set of staff and volunteers, directly leads Junior Camp Counselor hiring; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines staff; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Carries out supervisory and payroll responsibilities in accordance with the Association’s policies and applicable laws
Assists staff in identifying and meeting all development needs with action plans built into the next fiscal year budget
Creates and leads staff training programs
Fiscal Management
Manages the development of the budget for assigned departments; manages and monitors expenses and financials
Assists with leading staff giving initiatives for the Annual Campaign
Ensures that incident reports, and other written documents are completed in a timely manner
Assists staff in identifying and meeting all development needs with actions plans built into the next fiscal year budget
Association Support and Community Partnerships
Increases awareness of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin through participation in Association and community events, and speaking engagements
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Qualification
Required
Accountable for components of the summer overnight, day camp, retreats, and outdoor education programs
Under the guidance of the Senior Program Director, responsible for marketing, planning, developing, supervising and coordinating a high-quality Summer Camp, Retreat, and Outdoor Education Programs
Directly accountable for overseeing all Waterfront aspects of the camp program and providing relevant training and oversight during the season
Face-to-face leadership in these programs and involves early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities
Staying on-site is required if the staff person is on duty
Develops, implements, and evaluates the Summer Camp program, Retreat and Outdoor Education summer weekend programming, and aquatics programs
Ensures that all evaluations, incident reports, and other written documents are completed in a timely manner
Establishes and maintains good public relations with patrons, parents, and children using camp facilities
Works with the staff team to promote all camp programs and growth
Oversees Camp inventory management and maintenance of program storage areas
Manages curriculum development for assigned program areas
Develops, recruits for, and implements a year-round Teen Leadership Program
Serves as an on-call representative during weekend rentals as part of camp's MOD rotation
Oversees the Camp Manitou-Lin Waterfront Coordinator, and all aquatics and boating-based trainings and in-services
Designs and implements all theme-based programs and evening programs, maintains inventory of camp program supplies
Assist with the coordination of activities and operations between camp departments as they relate to the retreat and outdoor education programs and the camp in general such as assigned host coverage
Assists in the coordination of ACA guidelines and accreditation
Oversees all hiring, onboarding, and recruitment of a diverse set of staff and volunteers
Directly leads Junior Camp Counselor hiring; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines staff; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Carries out supervisory and payroll responsibilities in accordance with the Association's policies and applicable laws
Assists staff in identifying and meeting all development needs with action plans built into the next fiscal year budget
Creates and leads staff training programs
Manages the development of the budget for assigned departments; manages and monitors expenses and financials
Assists with leading staff giving initiatives for the Annual Campaign
Increases awareness of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin through participation in Association and community events, and speaking engagements
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Benefits
Free YMCA Family Membership
20% Childcare Discount
Comprehensive Medical Coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Generous Paid Time Off
Holiday Closures
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings
Paid Disability Leave
Life Insurance
Optional Insurance
Pay on Demand
Professional Growth
Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a powerful association of men, women, and children from all ages and from all walks of life, joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.