Youth Development & Camp Director Resume Example Ocean Community YMCA

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & CAMP DIRECTOR

Professional Summary

Highly motivated and dedicated professional with 12+ years experience working with youth, adolescence, teens and families of all backgrounds. Able to support educational, emotional and behavioral needs through organized activities, life skills, grant writing, community resource referral, event planning and academic assistance. Proactive in continuing education to further pursue passion for building stronger communities. Extremely comfortable in responding to emergency situations and using critical thinking to evaluate and solve problems of various magnitudes.

Work History

Youth Development & Camp Director, 10/2014 to 01/2020Ocean Community YMCA, Mystic, CT

Supervised youth and maintained safety and security for each child under care.
Maintained and upheld all State Licensing requirements and standards
Maintained and upheld all American Camp Association national accreditation standards
Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills through Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention federal mentoring grant.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized assessments.
Scheduled and facilitated volunteer committee meetings and assignments
Organized all major events including Healthy Kids Day, Races, Family Nights, Holiday events and Teen Nights.
Fostered meaningful relationships among Community Partners
Planned and executed schedules, activities and curriculum relating to sports, arts & humanities, youth & teen, childcare, summer camp, wellness and aquatics departments.
Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust while teaching in New London Public Schools extended learning time at Winthrop STEM Elementary School.
Trained staff in Child Abuse Prevention, youth mental health first aid and mandated reporter training
Contributed to positive academic and social tone of YMCA by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for community.
Discovered and applied for grants which funded the company's programs and services, equipment needs and allowed for transportation of at risk Norwich youth to attend summer camp.
Developmental reports were completed and kept up to date with all reporting requirements and standards.
Collaborated with instructors, administrators and board members to develop and evaluate youth programs by sharing student success data and insights.
Managed payroll preparation, payment processes and financial transactions.
Created, implemented and maintained 5 department budgets
Created and distributed marketing materials for all programming
Integral role in all aspects of full facility renovation including design, ordering of equipment and supplies, running programs throughout duration, member retention, off-sight programming, safety inspections and more.
Developed and implemented recruitment strategies, interviewed applicants, and managed hiring process including executing employment contracts.
Trained and certified all staff in American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED/O2 as a Red Cross trainer
Served as Director on Duty supervising and overseeing facility operations
Successfully obtained certifications as USA Level 1 Archery Instructor, Low Ropes course instructor, Lifeguard, Waterfront Lifeguard, American Red Cross Instructor, AFAA Personal Trainer, USA Gymnastics Instructor, TRX Instructor, Youth Mental Health First Aid, YUSA Facilitator, American Red Cross Babysitter Instructor, Small Craft Instructor and obtained Connecticut Boating License.

Healthy Living Youth Development Interim Director, 08/2013 to 10/2014Ocean Community YMCA, Mystic, CT

• Recipient of 2013 President's Award for going above and beyond and exceeding the Company's mission
• Managed, advised and trained new support staff in initiatives and processes
• Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.
• Instructed and created curriculum for all programming
• Organized and managed three major races for the organization and managed and oversaw Wellness, Sports and Camp programming

Instructor, 10/2010 to 10/2014Ocean Community YMCA, Mystic, CT

Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension
Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align strategies with YMCA best practices.
Educated students in gymnastics, health and wellness, enrichment and sports programming applying variety of instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.
Collaborated with administration to increase departmental budgets.
Oversaw day-to-day operations, including managing curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of YMCA best practices.

Education

Some College (No Degree), Human Services And Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University - Hooksett, NH

Currently attending in pursuit of Bachelors Degree in Human Services with a minor in Psychology.

Accomplishments

Recipient of 2013 President's Award for going above and beyond execution of the organizations mission.

Certifications

Youth Mental Health First Aid

American Red Cross Instructor

American Red Cross Lifeguard

Professional Rescuer first Aid/CPR/AED/O2

YUSA Facilitator

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor

Low Ropes Instructor

Small Craft Instructor

CT Boating License

Skills

Responds to Emergency Situations Effectively
Crisis intervention
Proficient Typing Skills & Computer proficient
Safety and Security Awareness
Creating Marketing Materials
Budget creation and management
Facilitator Skills
Grant Writing
Seeks Growth Opportunities
Providing community referrals
Personable and outgoing
Classroom discipline and age-appropriate lesson planning
Managing classroom for diverse population
Experience with special-needs students

Critical Thinking
Creative learning strategies
Strong collaborator
Punctual
Interpersonal skills
Documentation and reporting
Customer-service oriented and Customer/Client relations
Identifying problems and creating solutions
Effective time management
Conflict resolution
Monitoring outcomes
Positive environment planning
Valid driver's license
Willingness to obtain suggested certifications and education

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Ocean Community YMCA

School Attended

Southern New Hampshire University

Job Titles Held:

Youth Development & Camp Director
Healthy Living Youth Development Interim Director
Instructor

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) , Human Services And Psychology

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