Executive Director of Camp Shady Brook

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region•Deckers, CO

20d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Camp Shady Brook reports directly to the Vice President of Programs and administers overnight camp operations at Camp Shady Brook. The role is responsible for the successful operation of summer overnight camping and retreats, including budgeting, financial results, expense control, and effective resource management. The director helps educate, motivate, and inspire camp staff and volunteers to implement best practices, and partners with volunteers, community organizations, and stakeholders to meet goals. The position leads program development and coordination, staff training, customer service, program evaluation, financial monitoring, marketing, and customer relations. It is accountable for operational growth through program expansion, recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new site development, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions. The role is expected to align with YMCA Team Leader behavioral indicators and YMCA policies and procedures. This is an exempt, full-time, salaried position based at Camp Shady Brook in Deckers, Colorado. The listed salary range is $65,000–$70,000. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays year-round.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Significant experience in day-to-day operations of overnight camping and conference programming, including administration, supervision, and program development.
Deep understanding of camp and conference philosophy as it relates to campers’ and staff’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental safety and learning.
Intermediate or advanced knowledge of information technology and data-management programs.
Strong organizational ability and ability to handle confidential matters.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, especially with varied audiences such as guardians.
Extensive experience with program evaluation, statistical analysis, organization, and planning.
Relational skills, integrity, flexibility, and ability to focus amid commotion.
Knowledge of quality program development and implementation, innovation, continuous improvement, and sound financial practices.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays year-round.
Current Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, or completion within 30 days of hire.
Complete YMCA online training within seven days of hire.
Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform essential duties; able to use a computer for extended periods, communicate using a computer and phone or smart device, sit and stand, reach, move around the work environment, and occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Multi-Team or Branch leadership certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead organizational-level change in coordination with the Vice President of Programs.
Maintain a culture of best-in-class customer service.
Coordinate implementation of a unified character-development program throughout supervised departments.
Supervise staff and ensure sound operational principles are followed; remain accountable for unit financial performance.
Lead program development and department coordination, including outreach programs for special and non-traditional community segments.
Identify opportunities for cooperative programming across departments to accomplish organizational goals.
Assist staff with planning, development, training, and implementation of new program focuses and activities.
Maintain program records needed for control, evaluation, and reporting.
Coordinate, monitor, and update YMCA program practices and guidelines.
Coordinate training for camp staff at all levels, including new-staff orientation focused on mission, expectations, and customer service.
Implement a program evaluation system to ensure alignment with YMCA purpose, quality, and standards.
Prepare program and statistical reports.
Monitor monthly financial reports to ensure revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled.
Manage customer relations, including complaint resolution.
Coordinate marketing for all camp programs.
Support operational growth through program expansion, customer recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new site development, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions.
Deliver high-quality member and program services.
Follow YMCA of Pikes Peak Region policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.