Senior Camp Director - Woodward West Job Position Vacancy

Senior Camp Director - Woodward West Job Position Vacancy

Time Type : Full time 

Job Descriptions

Location: Tehachapi, California

Woodward West, located in sunny southern California, is a world-class action sports destination and camp. Our employee experience and culture are derived from our main product: FUN. We work, progress, and play in a world of innovative environments. If this sounds like what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

For over fifty years Woodward has been the leader in lifestyle and action sports progression. Offering innovative facilities and the best summer camp experience, Woodward is a world-class destination for both aspiring youth and professional athletes. Woodward is a community where action sports and snow sports enthusiasts are given the tools necessary to reach new heights in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and passion. The Woodward West summer camp is tucked in the beautiful Tehachapi Mountains and is designed as its own Western town. Woodward West features 11 parks, a 54,000 square feet indoor riding facility, a four-lane bowling alley, a 200-seat theater and is home to the infamous Animal Chin ramp. Woodward West offers a unique and intimate summer experience at an easily accessible location just two hours north of Los Angeles. For more information, visit BELOW APPLY NOW 

This is a full-time year-round position with a robust benefits package including Flexible Time Off, matching 401k, Health Benefits, Annual Bonus Incentive Program, and more.

The proposed annual salary starts at $85,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

POWDR is seeking a dynamic, thoughtful, and innovative candidate to serve as Senior Camp Director for Woodward West. The Senior Camp Director of Woodward West leads all aspects of large-scale youth camp operations. It is a senior management-level position which requires experience in a lead role in the summer camp and action sports industries. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of action sports as it relates to progression in skateboard, BMX, scooter, roller skate, mountain bike, parkour, and trampoline disciplines. The successful candidate will have the ability to implement and administer action sports programs which support the company's core values and strategic plan. The Senior Camp Director of Woodward West will contribute to strategic plans, implement and execute all aspects of the plan and track the effectiveness of plans in place.

Essential functions & Major Responsibilities:

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Responsible for direction and operations of Woodward West Summer Camps & Event Season Operations.
• Oversees standard operating procedures, property maintenance, and daily operations of Woodward West Summer Camps & Event Season.
• Responsible for risk management function for Woodward West operations including emergency response plans, development and oversight of safety training, and documentation for all incidents.
• Has direct management oversight of departments including Food & Beverage, Health & Safety, and Facilities Maintenance.
• Responsible for oversite and management of programming specific components that impact the camper experience.  This includes direction of training initiatives (Coach Academy), programming changes required to meet the needs of an evolving clientele and very strong partnerships with the Programming Director and VP of Camps and Programming.
• Leads and inspires all team members to create exceptional inclusive experiences for guests and staff.
• Effectively manages cultural and operational change by proactively identifying impacts to the employee and guest experience.
• Assists in the strategic planning for development of indoor and outdoor facilities for summer and winter operations, including overall event and promotions calendar

GUEST & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Oversees Guest Research program for Woodward West including communication of results to team leaders, guest follow up, and departmental action planning. Lead guest retention programs in partnership with the guest service, marketing & sales teams.
• Develop relationships with key action sports industry athletes, influencers, shop managers and organizations; Identify and become familiar with all action sports industry events and trends.
• Be a leader in the community to be good stewards of the brand. Lead Play Forever sustainability and community initiatives locally in ways that matter.

SALES & OUTREACH LEADERSHIP

• In partnership with the VP of Camps & Programming, VP of Marketing & Sales and support teams, provide positive leadership to champion camp sales programs and enable all teams to prioritize and execute sales functions successfully.  
• Partner with the Sales Channel Leads to provide feedback on appropriate targets for the event outreach and group sales program. 
• Provide direction and support for group sales functional owner as needed 
• Provide operational alignment and reinforcement for all sales programs as well as feedback on changes required to optimize workflows, resources and effectiveness.  
• Recognize, reward and coach team members in support of sales & outreach efforts.  
• Provide supporting leadership and resources required to empower team members in sales & outreach efforts.  
• Inspires and motivates team to attend and engage in trainings and creates buy in and genuine excitement for opportunities to progress.    

TALENT & CULTURE

• Leads Talent & Culture and is a champion of the employee experience.
• Leads all core Human Capital Management functions including talent acquisition, development, engagement and retention programs.
• Maintains awareness of employee relation issues and conflicts. Manages possible escalation in partnership with local and global Talent & Culture resources.
• Works diligently to ensure company policies and practices are maintained through strong communication, reinforcement and driving accountability.
• Responsible for overall employee experience and sets the tone for the local culture of Woodward West. Owns employee communication channels to ensure the right information is communicated to the right groups at the right time in the right channels.
• Drives employee retention in critical areas by creating an inclusive place to work for a diverse talent pool.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• In collaboration with Finance, oversees all budget planning, monthly financial reporting, and capital planning and tracking.
• Responsible for maintaining Operating Permits & Licenses and complying with all applicable federal, state and local government regulations.
• Track and effectively measure Woodward products and programs to identify opportunities, strengths and weaknesses from season to season.
• Collaborates with Woodward Global team on Finance, Marketing, Talent & Culture and Programming initiatives.
• Works closely with other Woodward business unit leaders as needed.
• Collaborates with Powdr Corp and Powdr Legal, Finance, IT and HR on platform-wide initiatives.

Specific Job Skills:

• Professional, positive and enthusiastic team player with strong interpersonal skills and support for broader company goals. 
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and function in a fast-paced environment, often with changing priorities. 
• Shows good judgement by analyzing the impact of decisions on the rest of the organization. Knows when to seek advice when limitations are met. Takes ownership of all outcomes. 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Discrete, able to manage and maintain confidential information. 
• Change management and advocacy skills. 
• Persuasive, good influence skills, able to inspire and engage. 
• Proven success working cross-functionally in a team-orientated environment. 
• Have developed and executed against short and long-term product roadmaps and strategies. 
• Able to develop and manage annual budgets. Considers impact of financial decisions on the company as a whole. Always looking for the most cost-effective means to attain goals. 
• Passion for the action sports, adventure lifestyle and ability to understand and clearly communicate the Powdr and Woodward core offerings when needed. 
• Woodward believes that diverse backgrounds and perspectives can have a positive impact in this role. Here are some of the attributes that can help this position be successful: 
• Action oriented business leader who is focused on driving results. 
• Process driven and highly structured thinker. 
• Highly collaborative and invested, not only in the success of your team but the entire organization. 
• Clear and constant communicator and great listener. 
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity while leading at a fast pace.
• Capable of crafting a clear vision for the future and the steps necessary to execute against that vision. 

You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common.  We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view.  Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to hr@woodwardcamp.com or Apply Below Link