Description

SUMMARY

The Camp Director is the primary administrator, manager, and supervisor of the day-to-day operation of programs within the assigned facility.  The Camp Director is responsible for program development and content, personnel, facilities, and other program related matters for the assigned program/service.

The Camp Director is directly responsible to the Director of Camping Services.

This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities are given as examples of the various types of work performed in this position.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Design, deliver, and evaluate camp program that meets the needs and interests of the camp’s target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.

• Remain current with information on the developmental needs of youth.
• Annually seek and analyze input from youth, families, and staff regarding the quality, safety and enjoyment of the program and staff.
• Develop and implement crisis and risk management procedures.
• Design and ensure delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the camper population.
• Develop and maintain schedule of programming at assigned facility.
• Provide relevant programming to Youth Ranches residential programs

2. Oversee the financial management and assist in fund development operations to allow for adequate annual funding, and to meet long-term goals.

• Develop and monitor budget for the camp operations.
• Negotiate user-group agreements and contracts with various agencies throughout the state.
• Assist in the development and design long-term fund-raising strategies for the camp program and facilities.  

3. Design and implement a marketing plan to increase camper attendance and camp usage.

• Prepare and analyze enrollment trends.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies.
• Ensures partnerships are in place to utilize camp year-round.

4. Implement human resource management practices to recruit and retain seasonal and year-round staff.

• Recruit staff based on camper enrollment and program management requirements.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal and year-round staff.

5. Manage property development and maintenance needs to ensure stewardship of current resources and identification of future needs.

• Conduct annual assessment of property and maintenance needs.
• Provide administrative guidance to maintenance staff.
• Prepare annual and long-term property plan.
• Assist in the on-site management of facility improvements and maintenance including the bid process and vendor selection.
• Responsible for the stewardship and care of all vehicles assigned to the program.

6. Oversee the operation of the camp including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.

• Oversee the management of the food service area through supervision of Food Service Manager and review of food service program.
• Secure sufficient coverage in health care staff and their implementation of the health care plan.
• Develop and oversee the business management functions of the camp including financial record keeping, office operations, etc.
• Oversee the systematic approach to data base management for campers, families, alumni, and donors.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external groups to ensure the enhancement of the camp operation.
• Be knowledgeable in all areas to ensure business processes are followed and informed enough to manage when staff are on leave or between positions.

7. Ensure that all licensing, accreditation, and agency policies, procedures and required documentation are met.

• Maintain American Camp Association Accreditation standards and documentation annually.
• Prepare all related materials necessary for Agency Quality Assurance program.
• Monitor Health Department compliance and water system compliance.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of education, recreation or closely related human service field is required.  A minimum of three years camp or youth serving experience showing progressive growth in responsibilities is required. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each area of responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

1. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and complex governmental regulations (i.e., ability to write reports, proposals, policy, business correspondence, and procedural manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups).
2. Must have the ability to write legibly and document necessary information accurately.
3. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (i.e., ability to interpret extensive variety of instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a variety of situations).
4. Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability, statistics, ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
5. Must be well organized, attentive to details, and task oriented.
6. Must have a general orientation to and a basic understanding of the use of computers and other technology. This includes basic knowledge in the use of word processors, data bases, spreadsheets, and other PC software applications.
7. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the camping field, along with the standards of the American Camping Association.
8. Must possess the ability to teach and supervise staff from various backgrounds and levels of education.
9. Must be able to work effectively under pressure associated with supervising a diverse staff assigned to a significant geographic area of the state.
10. Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
11. Must possess current certification in CPR, First Aid and demonstrate Non-Violent Crisis Intervention skills.
12. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a driving record representative of the Youth Ranches policy.

Must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm and the ability to see how this position and program integrate into the entire Youth Ranches system of care.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.  Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is required to live on campus 

Employee is required to travel to meetings, and some overnight travel will be a necessity.  Work is generally performed in a combination office and outdoor environment.  Must be willing to live in a camp setting, work irregular hours (including occasional weekends and holidays), and have exposure to sun, heat, animals and bugs. Some exposure to adverse weather conditions can be expected.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.