Overnight Camp Director

YMCA
Salary
$53,597.00
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Overnight Camp Director providing year-round leadership and oversight of resident camp programs, staff, and operations.
Job Description

The Resident Camp Director provides year-round leadership for assigned resident camp programs and operations. This position oversees program quality, staff development, participant safety, risk management, family communication, and achievement of program and financial goals. The Resident Camp Director ensures assigned programs are mission-driven, well managed, and compliant with YMCA policies, applicable laws, licensing requirements, American Camp Association standards, and other relevant requirements.

Responsibilities may include oversight of summer camp, camper services, wilderness and adventure programming, BOLD/GOLD, group camping, family camp, or other resident camp functions based on the assigned portfolio.

Qualifications
  • Must be at least 21 years of age; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience
  • Minimum three years of progressive experience in resident camp, youth development, outdoor recreation, or a comparable setting
  • Demonstrated experience supervising, training, and developing staff and/or volunteers
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Experience managing programs, budgets, and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies
  • Required YMCA and safety certifications must be obtained and maintained within established timelines
  • Additional specialized experience, skills, and certifications may be required based on the assigned program portfolio
Essential Functions

  • Provides leadership and oversight for assigned resident camp programs and operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, inclusive, and high-quality experience for campers, families, groups, and guests.

  • Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and develops staff and volunteers; ensures appropriate staffing levels, clear performance expectations, and consistent application of YMCA policies and practices.

  • Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates assigned programs and services using participant feedback, outcomes, enrollment trends, industry practices, and organizational priorities to support continuous improvement.

  • Maintains active oversight of participant safety and well-being, including appropriate supervision practices, behavior support, emergency response, incident reporting, and child abuse prevention requirements.

  • Ensures assigned programs operate in accordance with YMCA policies, applicable laws and regulations, licensing requirements, American Camp Association standards, grant requirements, risk management practices, and other applicable standards.

  • Develops and maintains effective communication and positive relationships with campers, parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, alumni, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.

  • Develops, manages, and monitors assigned budgets and financial performance; supports enrollment, retention, revenue, expense management, and other established program goals.

  • Ensures facilities, equipment, supplies, records, systems, and other resources needed for assigned programs are maintained and used safely and effectively; coordinates with facilities and other support teams as needed.

  • Supports marketing, recruitment, outreach, registration, fundraising, alumni engagement, special events, and other activities that strengthen participation and advance the camp’s mission.

    • The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

  • Maintains accurate and timely records, reports, evaluations, incident documentation, staff records, and other required program or operational documentation.

  • Participates as an active member of the resident camp leadership team and collaborates across departments to support year-round camp operations, strategic priorities, and a consistent participant and staff experience.

  • Represents the YMCA positively in the community and participates in branch, association, professional development, and other meetings or activities as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

  • Communication & Influence

  • Emotional Maturity

  •  Developing Self & Others
Required Certifications
  • Must be at least 21 years old.

  • Required YMCA and safety certifications must be obtained and maintained within established timelines

  • Additional specialized experience, skills, and certifications may be required based on the assigned program portfolio