Assistant Program Director

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Eastsound, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Program Directors provide leadership across all of camp’s summer programs. The role includes coaching and supervising staff, working with campers, managing day-to-day camp operations, and helping resolve unique and challenging situations. Previous experience working with large groups or managing others in a professional setting is required. Assistant Program Directors are supervised by Deputy Directors and Summer Program Directors and perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, seasonal position at a residential camp. Staff live onsite, typically in shared cabins with campers or shared staff housing, depending on the position and availability. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law. The role requires local travel during work shifts and may involve some out-of-area travel. It is an authorized-driver position using an employer-provided vehicle.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle promotes an equitable, respectful environment and is committed to removing institutional and systemic barriers. Employees are responsible for following abuse-prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. This role also ensures staff are appropriately screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards. Job offers are contingent on a background check.

Requirements

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• At least 2 years of camping or customer service experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work independently, good judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Ability to relate professionally to parents or caregivers, campers, and staff.
• Required driving duties using an employer-provided vehicle to transport clients as an authorized driver.
• Must be at least 21 years old, have held a driver's license for at least 3 years, pass a drug screen, and meet the stated driving-record standards to become an authorized driver.
• Must meet YMCA of Greater Seattle driving-record standards, including limits on suspensions, reinstatements, moving violations, accidents, and major violations.
• Must comply with abuse-prevention policies, appropriate-boundary requirements, required training, reporting expectations, and mandated reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of education, training, and/or experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively in the position.
• Current Wilderness First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving.
• Supervise and assist with camper supervision, ensuring staff account for campers and maintain safety, especially for campers needing extra support.
• Plan and implement camp programming and events.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of summer programs.
• Manage camper and staff behavior.
• Communicate with caregivers or guardians as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in bathrooms, cabins, and the main lodge.
• Help keep program equipment in working condition and available.
• Help maintain program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Communicate with support staff, including kitchen and maintenance staff.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in and lead specific areas of staff training.
• Stay on call overnight as assigned.
• Maintain relevant American Camping Association standards.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and accountable to abuse risk management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for the employee and their household.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire.
• Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed