Director of Day Camp & Youth Sports
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Trenton, NJ, United States
We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity at one of our branches.
The Director of Day Camp and Youth Sports is instrumental in advancing the YMCA’s mission to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role’s primary responsibility is to lead, grow, and manage the branch’s largest Summer Day Camp, ensuring exceptional program development, quality, safety, and an outstanding participant experience. Additionally, the Director oversees the Youth Sports Department, with a direct focus on Pre-K and elementary school programs, and supervises the basketball program operations. Key duties include planning and developing engaging camp programs, youth sports classes, recruiting and training staff and volunteers, implementing risk management practices, managing budgets, supporting the Assistant Director as needed, and handling all administrative tasks. By working collaboratively across departments, the Director evaluates program effectiveness, fosters staff development, and upholds the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, while supporting the Association’s overall goals.
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sport Management, Human Services, Social Services, Recreation, Business, or a related field (preferred).
Minimum of 3+ years of Leadership experience in Summer Day Camp (Assistant Director level or higher).
5+ years of experience hands on experience in implementing camp and/or other relevant youth programs.
Involvement in camp community networks (preferred).
Ability to oversee multi-site programs, including staff supervision, public relations, program development, and fundraising.
Excellent financial management skills, including budget preparation and project oversight.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and organizational abilities.
Knowledge of quality program development and activity coordination.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification within 3 years of hire.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people across all social and economic backgrounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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The Director of Day Camp and Youth Sports is instrumental in advancing the YMCA’s mission to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role’s primary responsibility is to lead, grow, and manage the branch’s largest Summer Day Camp, ensuring exceptional program development, quality, safety, and an outstanding participant experience. Additionally, the Director oversees the Youth Sports Department, with a direct focus on Pre-K and elementary school programs, and supervises the basketball program operations. Key duties include planning and developing engaging camp programs, youth sports classes, recruiting and training staff and volunteers, implementing risk management practices, managing budgets, supporting the Assistant Director as needed, and handling all administrative tasks. By working collaboratively across departments, the Director evaluates program effectiveness, fosters staff development, and upholds the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, while supporting the Association’s overall goals.
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sport Management, Human Services, Social Services, Recreation, Business, or a related field (preferred).
Minimum of 3+ years of Leadership experience in Summer Day Camp (Assistant Director level or higher).
5+ years of experience hands on experience in implementing camp and/or other relevant youth programs.
Involvement in camp community networks (preferred).
Ability to oversee multi-site programs, including staff supervision, public relations, program development, and fundraising.
Excellent financial management skills, including budget preparation and project oversight.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and organizational abilities.
Knowledge of quality program development and activity coordination.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification within 3 years of hire.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people across all social and economic backgrounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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