Sr. Director - Summer & Family Camps | Y Camp (Personal Services)

There's nothing like working at Y Camp! The Des Moines Y Camp is the sum of a century of friendships, lessons, personal growth, and life-changing experiences.
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause - it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference - every day.

JOB LOCATION: Des Moines Y Camp - Boone, IowaHOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Schedule VariesSALARY RANGE: $44,500-$51,500/annually and the option of residence/house at Camp CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 15, 2025; Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:Oversees assigned areas at the Des Moines YMCA Camp, which may include staff supervision, program development, marketing, community relations, financial development, maintenance of programs, hiring, training and supervision of staff for Overnight, Family and Day Camp. Participates in volunteer and staff development, collaborations with community agencies and facility management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and direct high quality camper and family engagement programs and strategies which support camp and Association goals and strategies. Direct summer & family camp marketing and communication efforts.
Recruit, hire, train, develop and direct seasonal employees and volunteers for Overnight Camp, Day Camp and Family Camp. Reviews and evaluates staff performance while developing strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Develop, manage and monitor assigned operating budgets to meet and exceed targets. Is responsible for meeting financial goals for corresponding departments.
Establish plans for the expansion of programs and services in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the full-time staff team at camp.
Lead operations of Summer and Family Camps at the Des Moines Y Camp, which include Overnight Camp, Family Camps, Seasonal Family Programs, Camp Hertko Hollow and Day Camp. Supports Education and Group Camping in non-summer months as needed.
Manage orders and operation of camp store and apparel sales throughout the year.
Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses and government entities. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies in central Iowa.
Ensure that camp programming sustainably embraces the value of diversity, inclusion and globalization.
Provide staff support for assigned committees. Provide staff leadership for annual support campaign.
Serve as a member of the YMCA management and support the overall objectives of the YMCA.
Manage and maintain program equipment and facilities for corresponding programs to ensure high-quality, well organized supplies.
Provide security and on-site assistance after hours by living in camp provided housing.
Perform other duties as assigned.