The Ocean Community YMCA, with locations in RI and CT, now has an opportunity for an experienced Youth and Family Director/Camp Director at our Naik Family Branch in Mystic, CT.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, exempt, salaried position.

As the Youth and Family Director, you will:

• Administering, supervising, and/or instructing youth, teen and adult programs
• Overseeing and coordinating instructional and competitive sports programs.
• Securing facility rentals with outside organizations
• Oversite, planning, and implementation of offsite STEM programs
• Recruiting, hiring and supervising staff in sports programs, enrichment programs, teen center, and STEM programs.
• Developing and managing program budgets
• Assist with marketing of programs and distribution of program materials.
• Managing payroll for support staff
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
• Assist with planning special events including sponsorships and collaborations.
• Play a leadership role in the Annual Support Campaign for the branch

As the Camp Director, you will:

• Plan, implement, and oversee Camp Cove, a summer day camp program located on the grounds of the branch
• Ensure compliance with State of Connecticut regulations for Youth Day Camp.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and coach seasonal support staff including managing payroll
• Maintain Accreditation through ACA (American Camp Association) for Camp Cove by following all requirements and ensuring compliance
• Maintain the highest quality programming for campers creating a positive experience
• Work with families to meet the needs of all campers including adaptive programming
• Drive camp registration efforts and meet yearly goals
• Develop and manage Camp budget
• Market the Camp Cove through marketing materials, social media, and community outreach

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports & Leisure Management, Recreation or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in  youth  programming
• Experience with seasonal day camp at a director level.
• Supervisory experience including recruiting, hiring, and training
• Previous YMCA experience preferred
• CPR/AED/FA/Emergency O2 Administration Certification required-American RedCross or equivalent-YMCA will train.

Apply online or in-person today at our Welcome Center located at 1 Harry Austin Drive, Mystic, CT  06355

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