Assistant Program Director

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Program Directors provide leadership across the camp’s summer programs. They coach and supervise staff, work with campers, manage day-to-day camp operations, and help resolve unique and challenging situations. The role is supervised by Deputy Directors and Summer Program Directors, and includes other duties as assigned. It is an Authorized Driver position.

This is a full-time seasonal role at a residential camp, from May 31, 2027, through August 25, 2027. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The position requires living onsite in shared, apartment-style staff housing. Work takes place indoors and outdoors; travel is primarily local during work shifts, though some out-of-area travel may be expected.

Compensation is $145 per day, increasing to $155 per day for staff returning to the same or equivalent job for a second season, $175 per day for a third season, and $200 per day for four or more seasons.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle describes a commitment to equity, social justice, and culturally respectful community care. Employees and volunteers must follow abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements. The role is also responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk-management standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with large groups or managing others in a professional setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications; training will be provided onsite.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to live onsite at camp.
• Adherence to abuse-prevention policies, appropriate boundaries, required training, reporting obligations, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Successful background check; job offers are contingent on its results.

Nice To Haves

• Age 21 or older preferred.
• Two or more years of education, training, and/or experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively.
• Current Wilderness First Aid certification strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and prior 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 performance, and helping solve problems.
• Supervise and assist with camper supervision, ensuring staff account for campers and maintain safety, especially for campers needing additional support.
• Plan and implement camp programming and events.
• Assist with day-to-day summer program operations.
• Create and manage staff and camper schedules.
• 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 for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to organizational abuse risk-management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.

What This Job Offers

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