Camp Bishop Program Director

Planning and Program Delivery:
• Oversee all areas of Camp Programming.
• Lead growth of off-season programming, such as weekend overnighters, Outdoor Education, etc.
• Support Director of Camp Bishop with planning, hiring, and training of program staff.
• Coordinate and lead outreach and participant recruitment efforts, including school visits
• Collaborate with leadership, program, and cabin staff to coordinate and implement overall camp program.
• Provide leadership to all staff and ensure the safety of campers and staff at camp.
• Have knowledge of applicable laws and insurance regulations. Ensure the daily activities of camp follow these
regulations.
• Supervise Camp Leads to plan weekly programs and trainings.
• Provide support to Director of Camp Bishop for Camp Check-in, Check-out and all communication with
parents.
• Serve as a role model and use positive youth development strategies in the workplace.
• Support end of season camp wrap up.
• On-site staff lead when Director of Camp Bishop is not on site or as designated by supervisor.
Essential Function:
• Directors must be able to lead and actively participate in games/programs with children, be able to effectively
monitor behavior while using positive discipline techniques, and develop age-appropriate activities.
• Create a camp culture of inclusivity, positivity, and fun.
• Serves as direct supervisor for program staff including camp leaders, cabin staff, kitchen staff, and camp
JAMS.
• Organize and lead staff meetings. Contribute and lead seasonal staff training with Director of Camp Bishop
and camp leadership.
• Prepare and maintain necessary supplies, while being a good steward camp resources and budget
expectations.
• Serve as crisis manager during emergencies.
• Support camp registration through outreach, parent contact, paperwork, program administration and
volunteer coordination.
• Work collaboratively with facilities director and Camp JAMS staff to ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of
camp.
• Be available for the entire length of the program and demonstrate a positive work ethic.
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Coach:
• Maintain weekly observations on staff performance; give staff positive and constructive feedback;
communicate significant observations to direct supervisors.
• Participate in and help lead the Staff Training.
• Lead end of the season staff evaluations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and/or communicate with others.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to
adjust focus, with or without accommodation.
• Must participate in programming outdoors, regardless of weather.