Program Director - Outdoor Center - Camp Tepee Job Monroe area,Connecticut USA,Education / Teaching

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Program Director – Outdoor Center provides year‑round leadership for YMCA Camp Tepee and designated school‑age programming, including oversight of an after school site during the school year, serving as Camp Director for summer day camp operations, and developing(statement for fall/spring outdoor center programming). The Director leads staff teams, ensures safe and high‑quality experiences for youth and families, and manages program budgets, enrollment goals, and operational planning in alignment with YMCA values and Association DA policies.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Models YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions with participants, awaited families, staff, and community partners.

Provides year‑round leadership and operational oversight for one school‑age site, ensuring high‑quality daily programming, staffing coverage, and a welcoming experience.

Serves as Camp Director for summer day camp operations അന്ത Camp Tepee, including seasonal hiring, training, scheduling, camper supervision systems, and day‑to‑day program leadership.

Develops, pilots, and implements fall/spring outdoor center programming, including program design, logistics, staffing plans, pricing, marketing support, and participant experience standards.

Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises year‑round and seasonal staff; sets clear expectations; provides coaching, feedback, and performance documentation as needed.

Maintains compliance with YMCA policies and procedures, applicable program/licensing requirements, and Association standards.

Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting/abuse‑prevention protocols.

Leads risk management practices including site/camp safety planning, incident response, documentation, and corrective action follow‑up.

Owns program budgeting responsibilities, including purchasing decisions, revenue/enrollment targets, and expense management; monitors trends and recommends adjustments to meet goals.

Builds positive relationships with families, school partners, and community stakeholders to support program access, retention, and mission impact.

Supports other youth program needs as assigned, (e.g., Parent Night Out, Vacation Club/school break programming), including planning support and operational coverage.

Participates in Association meetings, trainings, and events as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in education, recreation, youth development, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in youth programming, camp, and/or school‑age/after school operations; supervisory experience required.
Ability to meet role‑related credentialing expectations, including:
- OEC Head Teacher qualification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire) (if applicable to assigned school‑age site requirements)
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days)
- Medication administration training and epinephrine (Epi Pen) competency (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
alert leadership, organization, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple program cycles across the year.
Must be observant, safety‑conscious, and able to respond quickly in emergencies.
Ability to work a schedule aligned with program needs, including afternoons during the school year and extended hours/weekends during peak seasons.

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