Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from South Shore YMCA
Job overview
The Program Director for Sports and Day Camp at South Shore YMCA oversees sports, recreation, and day camp programs, impacting community engagement and youth development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing sports and recreation programs, leading the summer day camp, recruiting and training staff, managing budgets, ensuring facility safety, engaging members and volunteers, and fostering community relationships.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive pay based on experience and education, college tuition reimbursement, a retirement plan with 12% contribution after vesting, medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff, free YMCA family membership, and discounts on childcare, camp, and other programs.
Experience and skills
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in physical education, sports, leisure, or recreation management, 2-3 years of related experience or equivalent, experience with school-age children, strong communication and customer service skills, and proven supervisory abilities.
Career development
The job supports career growth through college tuition reimbursement and opportunities to develop leadership and program management skills within the YMCA.
Work environment and culture
The YMCA culture emphasizes community orientation, inclusion, high-level service, effective communication, teamwork, accountability, and personal development.
Company information
South Shore YMCA is a community-focused organization providing sports, recreation, and youth programs, including Camp Quirk, with a mission to serve and engage local families and individuals.
Team overview
The candidate will lead teams of staff and volunteers supporting sports, recreation, and day camp programs, fostering collaboration and development.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines year-round sports and recreation program management with seasonal leadership of a day camp, emphasizing community impact and staff development.
Company overview
South Shore YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility within the South Shore community of Massachusetts. It operates through a variety of programs, including fitness and wellness services, childcare, educational initiatives, and community outreach, generating revenue through membership fees, program participation, and charitable donations. Established in 1892, it has a long history of serving the community, emphasizing inclusivity and personal growth. Candidates should understand its mission-driven focus and commitment to community impact.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your program management skills, especially in sports, recreation, and day camp operations, emphasizing your ability to develop and expand community programs aligned with YMCA objectives.
Focus on showcasing your leadership in staff recruitment, training, and development, alongside your experience managing compliance with licensing and quality standards such as EEC, QRIS, and ADA accommodations.
Apply through multiple channels including the South Shore YMCA corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other job boards to maximize your application reach and visibility.
Connect with current South Shore YMCA employees in the sports and recreation or camp divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by asking about their experiences with Camp Quirk or mentioning your enthusiasm for community engagement and youth development.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'program management,' 'staff development,' 'community partnerships,' 'EEC compliance,' and 'budget management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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