Executive_Camp_Director_11.2019

Ozarks Regional YMCA
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Executive Camp Director
FULL-TIME Year-round, Housing Provided
Exempt / Salary ($43,000 – 49,000 depending on experience)
Chief Operating Officer
Camp Wakonda
22237 Lawrence 2080
Ash Grove, MO 65604
https://www.campwakonda.org/
CAMP DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Camp Wakonda is part of the
Ozarks Regional YMCA located in
the beautiful Ozarks of Southern
Missouri. Only 13 miles from
Springfield, Missouri where
residents enjoy world-class
attractions and dining along with
spectacular entertainment,
lakes, rivers, and cultural
endeavors. The area offers top
schools, world-class hospitals, a
low cost of living, a wellrounded
city that supports a
thriving arts community and an
excellent quality of life.
The camp facilitates rentals,
summer residential camps for
second graders through high
school seniors, and a growing
outdoor education program that
serves 350 students from
Springfield Public Schools. It
serves over 500 youth campers
each summer from Missouri and
surrounding states.
The camp was originally founded in 1914 on the banks of the White River. Between 1952 and 1953,
camp moved to its present location on the banks of Goose Creek just southwest of Halltown, MO.
Camp Wakonda’s 100 acres of woodlands, fields and streams are home
to multitude of wildlife including deer, turkeys, owls, hawks, squirrels,
and woodchucks.
A climbing tower, high & low ropes courses, archery & rifle ranges, arts &
crafts, nature center and pool offer campers opportunities to try new
skills. Lifelong friendships are created and growth in self-confidence and
self-esteem develops a sense of newfound independence. Historic dining
and recreation halls and a new solar bath and shower house round out
the facilities and offer campers the creature comforts of camp. A new
lake was completed in 2016 providing campers the opportunity to
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participate in canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Campers also enjoy swimming, a water trampoline, the
blob, and a giant Slip-n-Slide.
JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate is responsible for overall camp operations,
including the recruitment and retention of both campers and staff.
The executive camp director will develop long range plans to ensure
the continued growth of the camp, including marketing, programs,
communication and superior customer service strategies.
The executive director will work with the association’s leadership,
camp advisory board, and collaborate with outside organizations and
community groups to promote the camp’s successes and extend its
reach. The candidate is responsible for the overall safety and
enjoyment of the participants by promoting and role modeling a
healthy and safe environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure delivery of high-quality camp programming by collaborating with the assistant camp
director, continuing education and training on cultural shifts and activity trends to remain current
with information on the developmental needs of youth, teens, and families.
• Oversee, with the help of the assistant camp director, the daily operation of resident camps,
rentals, and outdoor experiences. Responsibilities include food service, business operations,
successful camper and staff supervision, and health care services.
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Utilize prudent decision-making and continually analyze data regarding enrollment trends,
recruitment and retention strategies, as well as program outcomes.
• Manage property development and maintenance needs to ensure stewardship of current resources
and identification of future needs.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and fund development to allow for adequate annual
funding that meets operational goals.
• Develop and design long-term fund-raising strategies for the camp program and facilities with the
assistance of the camp advisory board.
• Recruit and retain staff based on camper enrollment and program management requirements by
implementing human resources compliance practices and procedures.
• Train staff on crisis communication, emergency response, and risk management procedures.
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Apply basic youth development principles in working with staff through communication,
relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of
youth.
• Always ensure safe and efficient operations for camp facilities by conducting annual assessments
of safety, trainings, property and maintenance needs.
• Ensure licensing/certification for facility elements, programs, and equipment records are current,
maintained, and on file regarding inspections and regulations.
• Seek and analyze input from youth, camper parents, alumni, families, and staff regarding the
quality of the camp experience. This includes feedback on camp programs, staff, and safety.
Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies
Desired competencies for this role are philanthropy, inclusion, project management, fiscal management,
quality results and leading others.
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent written communication skills with grant writing, marketing,
and correspondence.
• Proven verbal communication skills that impact human relations at
all levels of responsibility; strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experienced organizational, teambuilding, programming, and project
management skills
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible, use sound judgment, and work
harmoniously with others
• Willingness to work with diverse populations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
• Apply appropriate safety and emergency procedures.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to
weather and program activities.
• Lead and participate in recreational activities which may include running, throwing, and kicking.
• Physical ability to respond to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an
emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to
maintain constant supervision of staff.
• Endurance including: prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking,
climbing, and stretching: requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate
outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record,
camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with
daily exposure to the sun, heat, insect and animals.
• Required residence on Camp Premises to serve as caretaker and have the availability to respond
to Emergencies at any time
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree (Parks and recreation, human services, education, social services, business or
equivalent)
• Six or more years of operational experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit camp
environment.
• Two years of experience managing a budget of $300,000 or more.
• Three years of experience supervising multiple staff. YMCA Multi-Team certification highly
preferred.
• Knowledge of ACA Accreditation requirement.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: American Red Cross CPR and First Aid
BENEFITS
Excellent benefits include quality health/dental/life options, onsite housing for employee and immediate
family (room & board), 9% employer funded retirement plan after two years of service, complimentary
household YMCA membership and discounted programs, generous paid time off package, leadership
development opportunities, and a challenging, fun and cause-driven work environment with innovative,
passionate and diverse individuals. The incumbent will exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect,
and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA, as well as model the Y Mission of putting
Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a job application with resume’ and cover letter online at www.orymca.org/jobs
by Dec 15, 2019.
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through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
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