Director of Day Camp & Teen Services
About The Position
The Granite YMCA is seeking a dynamic Director of Day Camp & Teen Programs to oversee our Day Camp, Teen Center, and Kid Zone initiatives. This full-time youth program leadership role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community by creating engaging, safe, and enriching experiences for youth and teens. As Director, you will lead, manage, and grow a variety of youth-focused programs, including: Summer Day Camp: Manage the on-site summer day camp program for youth, specialty camps and trip camps Teen Programs: Oversee the Teens Coordinator to manage programs such as the Middle School Aftercare, Leaders Club, Teen Nights, quarterly Teen Trips, and support Youth & Government conferences Kid Zone: Oversee the Kid Zone Coordinator to manage daily operations and activities of the Y’s drop-in center and plan monthly Kids Night Out events You will also: Recruit, train, and supervise staff while managing schedules and program quality Develop and maintain budgets, monitor enrollment, and track key performance data Build and maintain relationships with families and community organizations Provide professional development opportunities for team members Attend local and regional conferences to stay current in youth services best practices
Requirements
- A degree in Education, Recreation, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent professional experience
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in camp management, education, or youth programs
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience working with youth and teens in educational or recreational settings
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to obtain Mini Bus Driving Credentials
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Education, Recreation, or a related field (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Manage the on-site summer day camp program for youth, specialty camps and trip camps
- Oversee the Teens Coordinator to manage programs such as the Middle School Aftercare, Leaders Club, Teen Nights, quarterly Teen Trips, and support Youth & Government conferences
- Oversee the Kid Zone Coordinator to manage daily operations and activities of the Y’s drop-in center and plan monthly Kids Night Out events
- Recruit, train, and supervise staff while managing schedules and program quality
- Develop and maintain budgets, monitor enrollment, and track key performance data
- Build and maintain relationships with families and community organizations
- Provide professional development opportunities for team members
- Attend local and regional conferences to stay current in youth services best practices
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 holidays that accrues with tenure)
- 50% discount on child care and camp services
- After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Tuition discounts to some NH and online schools
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Free Family YMCA Membership and discounts on Y programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
