East Valley Program Coordinator/ Farm Summer Camp Director

Frost Valley YMCA•Town of Neversink, NY

33d•$48,500 - $52,500•Onsite

About The Position

The East Valley Program Coordinator is responsible for the direct implementation and oversight of Frost Valley YMCA’s East Valley Year Round Programs and Farm Summer Camp. Farm Camp is a specialty summer program which engages ~50-90 campers per session. Year Round Programs include school trips, and group and family retreats, and rentals throughout the non-summer months. Programs run from our East Valley Ranch and 515 acre farm camp facility. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants, families and staff. In addition, this position supports our larger program portfolio and works to support year round and community programs outside the East Valley when needed. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants, families and staff. The East Valley Coordinator role assists with recruiting, program development, staff training, program operations, and evaluation for Farm Camp throughout the year. This position requires living on site at camp year round, with room and board provided. The role may occasionally include rotating and paid overnight ‘on-call’ responsibilities when camp is in session, and when groups are on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in a resident camp or recreation 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
Enjoy working with children, teens, families and other staff
Possess clean, valid US Driver’s License desired
Certification by a nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder desired. If not, current candidates will be asked to successfully complete courses upon hire

Nice To Haves

Certification by a nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day Farm camp operations and year round programs in the East Valley
Maintain the highest safety standards for campers in Farm summer camp, and guests throughout the year
Participate in and execute recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals
Work with Program teams to manage a calendar of recruitment efforts including camp fairs, open houses, info sessions, school and community events
Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents, caregivers, and guests
Review and respond to camper, family and guest feedback; providing prompt, friendly and informative service to stakeholders
Collaborate across departments, including wellness, kitchen, facilities, agriculture and equestrian, to ensure strong program operations and team work
With guidance from the Associate Director of Camping Services, manage the Farm Camp program budget and maintain supply inventory
Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and American Camping Association accreditation standards
Assist with barn chores including feeding and daily maintenance when needed, including snow removal during winter months
Any and all other tasks as assigned by the Associate Director of Specialty Camping and Executive Leadership
Develop program schedules and workshops for school groups and weekend retreats throughout the year.
Collaborate with Program Quality team to implement program safety standards, trainings, surveys and ensure a quality program experience aligned with organizational vision
Create and support a joyful program experience and environment, ensuring programs are executed in ways that are fun, while also encouraging challenge and growth
Recruit and hire a team of ~25 seasonal staff including leadership, international staff, general counselors, and junior counselors (staff aged under 18)
Supervise a seasonal summer leadership team, who in turn supervises 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
Ensure that Frost Valley achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
Embrace the YMCA’s character values. At Frost Valley YMCA we are inclusive and diverse, caring and connected, honest and respectful, responsible and accountable.