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The Camp Henry Hird Director is responsible for the development and direct implementation of Frost Valley YMCA’s Resident Summer Camp
Job Description
This position is focused on directing Camp Henry Hird, our resident camp program for campers entering grades 8 through 10, along with our Counselor in Training (CiT, grade 11) and volunteer programs. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants, families and staff. The Camp Henry Hird Director will assist with recruiting, marketing, program development, staff training, camp operations, and evaluation.
This position requires living on site at camp year round, with room and board provided.
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older
Bachelor’s degree in related field or a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in a resident Camp setting
Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others
Be able to multitask and handle pressure well
Enjoy working with children, teens, families, and other staff
Possess clean, valid US Driver’s License desired
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
Employee may be required to traverse on rough terrain.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 15, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
RATE OF PAY: $52,000 to $58,000 annualized, plus generous benefits and year round housing.
Essential Functions
Camper Recruitment
Participate in and execute recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals
Work with the Camping Services team to manage a calendar of recruitment efforts including camp fairs, open houses, info sessions, school and community events, etc...
Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents and caregivers
Recruit, develop and implement the Camper in Training (CiT) program
Staff Hiring and Management
Recruit and hire a team of ~200 seasonal staff including leadership, international staff, general counselors, and junior counselors (staff aged under 18)
Supervise a team of seasonal directors and coordinators who in turn supervise all front line staff, providing ongoing coaching and feedback
Responsible for administrative duties including scheduling, payroll, documentation of staff coaching and evaluation
Work with Camping Services team to develop and implement staff training for resident camp staff
Program Operations
Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day camp operations
Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and American Camping Association accreditation standards
Maintain the highest safety standards for over 600 campers per session across all resident camps
Review and respond to camper and family feedback; providing prompt, friendly and informative service to stakeholders
Support the summer camp registrar to ensure camper registration records, paperwork and accounts are up to date
With guidance from the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services, manage the Camp Henry Hird program budget
Collaborate with the Activities team to develop and implement a quality program schedule for Camp Henry Hird
Create and support a joyful camp experience and environment, ensuring camp program is executed in a way that is fun, while also encouraging challenge and growth
Any and all other tasks as assigned by the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services
Organizational Leadership
Ensure that Frost Valley achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s eight core values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, community, diversity, stewardship and inclusion