The Camp Executive Director will oversee the general operation of YMCA Camp Twin Lakes, a 65-acre multi-use youth residence and day camp facility with an annual budget over $3 million. Our camp serves an average of 600 children in day camp and 100 plus children in Residence Camp. Additionally, we serve the community through off-season and group rentals and have grown revenue to over a half million dollars.

The ideal candidate will be a team player that will work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Twin Lakes Family YMCA, located adjacent to camp.

The more we grow, the more we can give back to the community:

With a focus on financial success and a culture that values growth, success in this position will require meeting operating goals that include three lines of business:

Day camp

Maintain existing weekly participation of 575-650 campers per week

Grow Super Camp participation from current 15% to 25-30% within first 3 years

Off-Season

Continue success with growth of outdoor Education and group rentals to maximize calendar.

Enhance Military partnership to create additional opportunities for services.

Overnight Camp

Extend offerings to a minimum of 8 weeks with 90-100% occupancy (up to 120 campers per week)

Enhance food control systems in kitchen.

Operating Expectations

Stabilize salaries with benefits to 48-50% (current budget 54%)

Control other operating expenses, 44-46% (current budget 46%)

Create a ROI of 5-9% within the first 3 years

NEW in 2025, RCI Adventure Course and 8,000 Sq. ft. Indoor Pavilion

Collaborate with branch and Metro YMCA for successful opening and operations plan

Work with COO to create robust annual sales plan and event calendar.

Potential ROI: 12-18% within 24 months of operation

Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, West, the Camp Executive Director with their direct reports, will plan and deliver programs with an emphasis on both outreach and enrichments enhancing current programs and introducing new ones.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, or business or equivalent education and experience. Additional years of related experience may replace the college degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

· Five or more years of management and operations experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency

· Proven ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development

· Experience in fund-raising, including: annual and capital campaigns, grant writing, planned giving, and the development of other creative revenue streams

· Willingness to work hands-on when and where needed

· Experience in developing new programs and in reviewing and enhancing existing programs

· Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; proven ability to recruit top community leaders

· YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred

Essential Functions

Duties include, but not limited to: Staff Supervision, budgeting, facilities development, volunteer management and fundraising.

The Camp Executive Director will represent and promote the YMCA as a leader in our community and must be able to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with local organizations, businesses and government entities.