Retreats and Trips Director

YMCA Seven Council Fires

Retreats and Trips Director

Salary Wage: $44k-50k DOE

Reports to: Chief of Staff, Director of Camping 

• Full time exempt position

• Health Coverage: 80% YMCA/20% Staff (Director must secure own health insurance with cap of $3,000 per year paid by Sioux YMCA)

• Retirement: 12% YMCA retirement per two years employed by YMCA/vested policy

• Housing can be provided by YMCA if needed 

Job Description

Consistent with the mission and vision of the YMCA Seven Council Fires, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of CEO/Executive Director, Chief of Staff and Director of Camping the Retreats and Trips Director is responsible for the YMCA’s retreats, trips and volunteer programming.  They will ensure quality program delivery and facility upkeep, cleanliness, and safety to experience success. He/she/they participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders.  

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 volunteers and guests to create a culture of belonging

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

• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, monitoring of program budget and recruiting of groups, trips and volunteers.  

• Must possess a valid driver's license and clear MVR with insurance

• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

• 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; ability to use most office equipment is required

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Minimum 21 years of age

• Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Ability to analyze complex information, and to define and solve problems

• Be customer service driven, have a positive mental attitude towards camp and youth work, be able to maintain a professional image and be a team player.

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to communicate and strengthen relationships with community leaders

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

• Ability to effectively recruit, manage and work with various retreats, trips and volunteers.  

Essential Functions

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility; implement character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of operations

• Model and put into practice behavior that supports inclusion, diversity and equity

• Manage and monitor your department budget and meet or exceed budget targets

• Represent the YMCA and maintain appropriate relationships with area organizations, community leaders and businesses

• Ensure outstanding customer/member/community service

• Ensure all safety procedures are followed in accordance with YMCA of Seven Council Fires policy and all local, tribal, state & federal laws; ensure compliance with Y policies and procedures

• Assist with staff and volunteer development and motivation; create a caring, friendly, fun, safe environment that provides opportunities for staff to connect, develop relationships, and achieve their goals through the Y

• Lead marketing and promotion for retreat programs and specialty programs under your areas of responsibility.

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with retreat guests, campers, parents, alumni, volunteers and the community; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

• Assist in the year round operation of YMCA including fundraising, program development, special events and other duties as assigned.

• Ensure all goals are met with revenue and recruitment of groups and volunteers.   

*All other duties as assigned 

• Helping with our Daycare when needed

• Driving for elders meals and programming when needed

• Act as housing manager depending on which YMCA housing you are living

• Assist with community events when needed

• Generally help with YMCA day to day operations 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions and duties of the position.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include:  close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK SCHEDULE: 

The schedule for this full-time position is generally Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, though evenings and weekend work may be required depending on the business need.  Summertime and when retreat and groups are present may require extra hours and also weekend work.  

Required Certifications

• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment

• Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually

• Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually

• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

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