Associate Director

Company: YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina
Location: Watha
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

COVID-19 Response: All YMCA Branches, Facilities and Fields Closed - More Details > > Jobs Associate Director Job Type: Part Time Category: Camp Kirkwood Location: YMCA Camp Kirkwood
2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd.
Watha, NC 28478 Job Description Looking for a career in camping? YMCA Camp Kirkwood has the job for you!-- Our Associate Director will oversee the Outdoor Education program during the non-summer months and Day Camp during the summer. Responsible for hiring and training naturalists throughout the year and expanding the program by marketing and recruiting schools in the area. The Outdoor Ed program is new to Kirkwood and needs someone committed to quality and expansion. During the summer, this person will oversee all 9 weeks of Day Camp and continue the tradition of excellence at Kirkwood. Essential functions include:

• Develop curriculum for Outdoor Education/Recruit new schools to the program
• Hire, Train, Supervise year round naturalists and Summer Day Camp staff
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, teachers, and parents
• Book, Schedule, and oversee daily operations of Outdoor Ed groups
• Assist in all areas of camp when needed and be a role model to campers and staff Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies include:
  • Communication & Influence
  • Developing Self & Others
  • Program/Project Management YMCA Camp Kirkwood is a year round camp facility located in beautiful Southeast NC, just 25 min from the beach. Our camp is based on the concept of providing an impactful experience to all our guests. We run Day and Overnight camps during the summer and host a variety of conferences, retreats and outdoor education opportunities in Fall-Spring. We hope you will consider joining our mission at camp. Room and board is provided, along with $21,000 salary per year plus additional YMCA benefits.-- Job Requirements
    • Associates degree required. College degree preferred. Exceptions may be made for people with significant Residential Camp experience.
    • Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
    • CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
    • Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
    • Previous experience working with children in a camp setting preferred.
    • Previous experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: outdoor living, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, or recreational games.
    • Previous experience working with diverse populations.
    • Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
    • Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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