Executive Director of Camp Shady Brook

Location: Deckers

Camp Executive Director Overview The  Camp Executive Director reports directly to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for administering the overnight camp operations at the Camp Shady Brook. This position is responsible for the successful operation of summer overnight camping and retreats and is responsible for budgeting and financial results which will include expense control and effective resource management.

In addition, this position helps educate, motivate, and inspire Camp staff and volunteers in implementing best practices. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to partner with volunteers, community organizations, and stakeholders to ensure goals are met. This is an Exempt, Full-Time, Salaried position.

Our Culture We nurture an environment with unlimited potential by intentionally fostering a cause-centered culture and by investing in people. We’re committed to developing cause-driven leaders - guided by shared values and the Y’s Leadership Model – who inspire others to take individual action and collectively to strengthen our community. At the Y, our values guide us in everything we do.

We are caring: we show a sincere concern for others. We are honest:
We will be truthful in what we say and do. We are respectful:
We will treat others as we’d like to be treated. We are responsible: we are accountable for our promises and actions. Our personality shows up across all experiences and communications. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. We connect people to our cause through our services and engagement principles. We smile, greet members by name and introduce ourselves. We connect with others by asking questions, sharing stories, and introducing others to each other.

We show our support by giving affirmations and encouragement. We invite others to get involved and give back to their community.

YMCA Leadership

Competencies:

At the Y, our cause-driven leaders combine values and beliefs with skills and competencies to strengthen communities for all. The Leadership Competency Model paints a picture of proficiency so that Y leaders can hire the right staff, onboard them to our cause-centered culture, and develop themselves and others with a single, cohesive framework to ensure leadership development for all. This position is expected to align with the behavioral indicators for a Team Leader.

Essential Functions:

In coordination with the VP, lead organizational level change

Maintain a culture of best-in-class customer service

Coordinate the implementation of a unified character-development program throughout supervised departments

Supervise staff to ensure that sound operation principles are in practice. Be accountable for the financial performance of these units

Provide leadership for program development and coordination of departments, providing outreach programs to meet the needs of special and non-traditional segments of the community

Identify potential areas for department cooperative programming to accomplish organizational goals

Assist staff in the planning, development, training, and implementation of new program focuses and activities

Keep records (pertaining to program) essential for control, evaluation, and reporting

Coordinate, monitor, and update Y program practices and guidelines

Coordinate the training of the Y Camp staff at all levels, including a new staff orientation…