Camp Director - Camp Sorensen

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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.
• Aid in the development and design long-term fund raising strategies for the camp program and facilities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Aid 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.
• 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.
• 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.

  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.

  BENEFITS

  • Housing Provided
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid long term disability and life insurance 2x annual salary
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health savings account, supplemental life insurance, short term disability and Aflac products available
  • Annual leave and sick leave