Temporary Summer Camp Director-Seattle-Lincoln Park
About The Position
We are looking for responsible leaders who have experience with camp and experiential education. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the programming, staff, and logistics for an Outdoor Day Camp program. We are looking for someone well-versed in youth education, childcare, camps, enrichment programs across school and community settings, project management and project coordination. The Youth Development Program Director performs moderately complex administrative functions to ensure assigned department operations flow smoothly, and systems and processes are clearly communicated to internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on schedule. This is a Temporary, Seasonal Role, supporting an Outdoor Day Camp site from May 1 to the end of August. Hiring for the following Location Lincoln Park This role includes travel to and from our above site locations, with the opportunity to also work out of our Association office or local branches, when needed.
Requirements
- Two or more years of administrative experience, project management, project coordination or logistics support.
- Two or more years of experience with staff and volunteer supervision, program development, budget management.
- Experience and knowledge with youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant program area or equivalent education/experience. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
- Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite, and data base systems.
- Ability to visit sites and community organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Creative, compassionate, nurturing individuals, dedicated to promoting equality in the workplace.
- A desire to learn about our diverse society, and respect for different languages, cultures, ethnicities, races, religions, beliefs, disabilities/differences, sexual orientations, gender identities, etc. (ability to speak/write/read other languages is a huge plus).
- Thrive on working in a collaborative, communicative, adaptable, team-oriented environment
- Accountable, problem-solving, action-taking individuals, dedicated to serving their community
Responsibilities
- Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and supervises assigned staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Provides development and leadership.
- Ensures that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are in compliance with YMCA standards, all relevant regulations and other applicable standards.
- Ensures high quality programs through innovative program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
- Assists in creating systems to track long and short-term plans including targets for milestones, track delegated tasks, produce reporting, and adhering to deadlines.
- Support tracking contracts and grant reporting deliverables.
- Acts as a liaison with familiesregarding program communication and camper information.
- Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment.
Benefits
- Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
- Free access to mental health resources
- Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
- This role is eligible for the YGS Mileage Reiumbursement policy
- Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
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Career Level
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