Director, Groups and Retreats - Camp Horsethief YMCA

At the Y, we believe children discover themselves through interactions with others and having the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir immerses children in a community where making friends is natural, exploring new interests is encouraged, and discovering inner strength is guaranteed. YMCA Camp teaches self-reliance, instills a love for nature and the outdoors, and builds character and leadership—all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, friends, zip-lining, paddle boarding, mentorships, ropes course, and so much more.

YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is positively the best way to change a child’s life.

Groups and Retreats Director is responsible for administering the total operation of Outdoor Education and Retreats and Conferences programs within Branch and Association parameters, overseeing the safe management of programs, facilities and program areas, volunteer and staff development, and financial development within the department.

Requirements:

• Supervise Outdoor Facilitator staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, and on-going development.
• Supervise daily operations of program areas providing role-modeling, coaching, and safety guidelines.
• Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
• Support camp staff to assist in their achievement of camp programs and counselor goals.
• Expand existing programs and establish new programs and activities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Develops and directs program activities to meet YMCA, ACA, and State of Idaho standards, guidelines, and objectives.
• Assist in the administration and management of camp operation.
• Develop and manage program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Manage all aspects of programming to ensure budget, quality, and safety expectations are met.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to market and distribute program information.
• Be a contributing member of assigned Association Program Strategy Team.
• Coordinate use of Camp facilities for program activities and events, including working with other Y and community leaders as needed.