Executive Director of Camp Shady Brook

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region•Deckers, CO

21d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director administers overnight camp operations at Camp Shady Brook and reports directly to the Vice President of Programs. 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 Executive Director helps educate, motivate, and inspire Camp staff and volunteers to implement best practices and partners with volunteers, community organizations, and stakeholders to achieve goals. The position provides leadership for camp program development, staff training, customer service, program evaluation, financial performance, customer relations, and marketing. It is accountable for the operational growth of the Y Camp 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 adhere to YMCA of Pike's Peak policies and procedures. This is an exempt, full-time, salaried position based at Camp Shady Brook in Deckers, Colorado. The salary range is $65,000–$70,000. A bachelor's degree is required. The schedule must be flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays year-round.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Significant experience in all aspects of 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.
Highly organized, with the ability to handle confidential matters.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, especially with disparate audiences such as guardians.
Extensive experience with program evaluation, statistical analysis, organization, and planning.
Strong relational skills, integrity, flexibility, and the 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 that may include nights, weekends, and holidays year-round.
Current Fingerprint Clearance Card.
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 carry out essential duties.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.
Ability to sit and stand, reach, and move around the work environment; occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's close-vision, distance-vision, and visual-adjustment demands.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Multi-Team or Branch leadership certification preferred.

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Vice President of Programs, lead organizational-level change.
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 operating principles are practiced; be accountable for the financial performance of the units.
Lead program development and coordinate departments, including outreach programs for special and non-traditional community segments.
Identify opportunities for cooperative programming among departments to accomplish organizational goals.
Assist staff with planning, development, training, and implementation of new program focuses and activities.
Maintain records essential for program control, evaluation, and reporting.
Coordinate, monitor, and update Y program practices and guidelines.
Coordinate training for Y Camp staff at all levels, including new-staff orientation on mission, expectations, and customer service.
Implement a program evaluation system throughout the Y to support YMCA purpose, program quality, and maintenance of Y 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.
Adhere to YMCA of Pike's Peak policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.