POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for administration of YMCA Branch or Overnight Camps including fiscal management, financial development and overall operation of YMCA Branch or Overnight Camps in accordance with policies, procedures and standards set by the YMCA of San Diego County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for overseeing the operations of YMCA Branch or Overnight Camps including serving as primary staff liaison to the Board of Advisors.
• Responsible for a balanced operation, annual budget development, monthly budget monitoring and year-end forecasts
• Effective board development including recruitment of board members that represent the YMCA Branch or Overnight Camp communities and provides staff leadership to select board committees
• Develops and initiates Financial Development Plan to augment program offerings or develop and maintain top-notch facilities. Financial Development includes Annual Support Campaign, Special Events, Endowment and Capital Campaigns
• Responsible for overall membership, program and community collaboration growth
• Effectively supervise and develop branch employees and volunteers
• Effectively manages and develops a strong Board and Committee structure for YMCA Branch or Overnight Camps
• Responsible for facility management and maintenance including maintenance and equipment replacement plans
• Represents and promotes the Y in the local community by developing strategic working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
• Responsible for maintaining American Camp Association, Unites States Lifesaving Association and Presidium Accreditations
• Ensure compliance with State and Local organized Youth Camp Standards. Maintain existing permits in Water Systems, Food Service, Swimming Pool, HazMat and California Organized Youth Camp

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years’ of YMCA Executive Director experience in overnight camping with 2+ years’ experience managing multi-site operations or equivalent combination of experience, camp scope or education
• Multi-Team or Branch Leader Certifications preferred
• Knowledge of all aspects of operations, including effective staff supervision and development, successful membership practices, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, financial development, and facility management
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for camp operations, both internal and external
• Proven track record for development and implementation of operating budgets
• Must have ability to develop strong, positive relationships with branch volunteers, business and civic leaders, and give dynamic leadership to Board, Staff and Community
• Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues
• Passionate commitment to the YMCA mission and communities we serve
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute