Community Development Director Jobs in Rhode Island

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, the Assistant Camp Director facilitates the daily camp operations to ensure campers have a memorable and impactful summer. This is a management position required to help train, supervise and support camp staff. They will earn valuable experience not only as a YMCA staff member but as a leader. The director develops skills in communication, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, workplace flexibility, experience in youth development and overall professionalism. The work of an Assistant Camp Director is to create a fun, safe environment that enriches lives.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

• Interact effectively with the camp staff and guests to uphold “Campers and Guests First Philosophy”
• Work directly with the Youth Development Director in overseeing the daily activities, day camp staff, general camp operations and programs to ensure the highest quality camp
• Guide and direct campers and staff in a variety of camp activities and oversee character and skill development
• Ensure camp programs are delivered to all guests in a safe, fun, magical and efficient environment; know, understand, train and execute all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp
• Create, implement and grow extended season programs including but not limited to family, teen and parent/child programs producing new revenue streams

• Communicate programming opportunities to group leaders and program goals to camp’s department heads
• Ensure that all program area schedules are completed satisfactorily in a timely manner and coordinated with all other departments
• Assist the Youth Development Director in developing and executing staff trainings and sessions for summer and seasonal staff
• Coordinate weekly schedules, staff assignments, program area set-ups, meal times and logistics for day camp, businesses, schools, and other organizations
• Work with special events, promotion, rainy day programs, and extended care and any other special needs as they arise

• Communicate with group leader to ensure that each guest and client has a pleasant experience and their goals and purpose is adequately met
• Maintain correspondence home to the parents of campers
• Take part in mid-summer and post-summer evaluations with the Youth Development Director
• Work with the Youth Development Director to construct and manage measurable fiscal responsibilities
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
•  Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, versatility, and independent thinking
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks 
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required
• Experiences supervising staff preferred
• 2-3 summers of camp leadership experience preferred 
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to understand and comply with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention policies.
• Completion of criminal background check and screening in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Completion of required Child Abuse Prevention training prior to and throughout employment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with youth.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Running and playing with children
• Ability to swim
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and carry/or assist children us to 50 pounds in weight
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Benefits:

• Recertification for lifeguarding if needed before season
• Extremely valuable experience in childcare, leadership and professionalism. 

Effect on End Result:

Through effective supervision and close attention to mission, rules and regulations, You will assure that Camp MacColl’s mission goals, camp goals, and excellence in quality goals are achieved.