Overnight Camp Leadership & Community Programs Director

Overnight Camp Leadership & Community Programs Director

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As a thought-leader and best‑in‑class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community‑building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non‑profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre‑K with high‑quality literacy and STEAM‑infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age;

and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

Under the direction of the Overnight Camp Executive Director, the Leadership and Community Partnerships Program Director will successfully plan, administer, and evaluate programs including Advanced Leadership Academy Programming, Community Partnerships, and a year‑round community programming. This position is primarily responsible for the design, implementation, and successful achievement of participant and revenue targets in each department listed above.

Also, this position will play a key role in delivering the highest quality of programming for overnight camp during the summer months.

• Design, develop, and implement a plan to attract and recruit new Advanced Leadership Academy participants through Camp High Harbour campers, YMCA branches, and community partners.
• Plan logistics, safety, curriculum, and staffing of Advanced Leadership Academy Programs that meet all local, state, YMCA, and American Camp Association standards.
• Create and oversee the execution of a year‑round Leadership program.
• Cultivate community partnerships local to camp and in surrounding areas.
• Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
• Market, recruit, book, and oversee the group rental processes for weekend and weekly group rentals.
• Provide professional support during summer months to oversee overnight camping programs and other key areas/programs of camp as needed by the Executive Director.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the overnight summer camp employees and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively with parents, campers, community leaders, and participants.
• Effectively manage budgets; hold staff accountable for high‑quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
• Monitor progress towards branch’s goals by running and reviewing all necessary reports.
• Coordinate marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provide ongoing support to the Executive Director on related issues.
• Lead the Y’s presence at community outreach, including day camp and teen programming.
• Collaborate with the Association key departments to lead, coordinate, and support implementation of key initiatives related to marketing, social media and communications, human resources, and financial development.
• Serve as a key staff leader to the annual fundraising campaign.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in overnight camps, leadership, community, or youth programming, or hospitality OR 4+ years of experience in overnight camps, leadership, community, or youth programming.
• Background in staff team development, outdoor recreation, and relationship management.
• Live on‑site during all program times.
• Seek, cultivate, and supervise volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Hands‑on experience with utilizing data to make an informed decision.
• Personal commitment to service and hospitality.
• Pass a motor vehicles record and have own transportation.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment and…