Summer Camp Director

YMCA Camp Kenan is searching for a Summer Camp Director to lead the 2025 overnight camp season.
Camp Description

For over a century, Camp Kenan has been Western New York's favorite summer destination for overnight camp.  Camp Kenan provides kids with an opportunity to experience camp culture, develop essential life skills, and make friends for years to come. Situated on Lake Ontario in Niagara County, Camp Kenan boasts more than 50 acres of land filled with adventures and scenic beauty for every person to explore. Whether it’s mastering aim at the archery range, scaling the climbing towers, swimming, reaching new heights on the ropes courses, hiking wooded trails, or singing around the campfire, summer at Camp Kenan provides an unforgettable experience!

Job Description

Responsible for the successful operation of the summer overnight camp program at YMCA Camp Kenan. Plans, organizes, and implements activities, provides direction, supervision, and support to overnight camp staff.

Qualifications
  1. Must have at least 24 weeks of previous administrative or supervisory experience in camping or equivalent experience acceptable to the NYS Commissioner of Health.
  2. Must have a Bachelors’ degree or be at least 25 years of age to meet overnight camp regulations.
  3. Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
  4. American Red Cross, American Health Association, American Safety & Health Institute certification in CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant).
  5. American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies is preferred.