Camp Director
About The Position
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has been providing high-quality, community-based youth development services since 1891, with a mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential. BGCSF impacts the lives of Club members, primarily ages 6 to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. The organization is nationally recognized for its high-quality programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. This role is part of the Camp Mendocino team, located on a 2,000-acre site in the redwoods of Mendocino County, which serves over 1,400 youth annually through transformative summer camp experiences and operates year-round for various groups. The Camp Director drives staff culture, youth recruitment and enrollment strategy, rental group recruitment and execution, marketing communications, customer service, and budget management. This role provides daily leadership to 90+ seasonal employees during the summer. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence in Mendocino County from June through August, and travel to Mendocino with a hybrid schedule (including one remote work day per week) based in San Francisco from September through May. A valid CA driver's license and regular travel between San Francisco and Mendocino are required.
Requirements
- 8+ years of leadership/management experience in youth development and overnight camp management
- Experience serving youth from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities utilizing trauma-informed practices and positive youth development
- Proven success assembling, training, and supervising large teams (75+ seasonal staff)
- Proven track record of effective financial management, including both cost management and revenue management
- Experience with ACA accreditation, safety protocols, and emergency-response planning
- Bachelor’s degree or significant relative work experience
- Ability to live on-site during the summer season (at least 12 weeks)
- Valid driver’s license (Class B preferred) and the ability and willingness to drive long distances, including on dirt roads
- Experience and significant comfort working in Google Suite and database systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising a health center or medical services
- Experience overseeing a commercial kitchen operation
- Familiarity with facility maintenance and hospitality services
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise 90+ seasonal employees for summer operations, driving a culture centered on safety, inclusion, trauma-informed practices, and professional growth.
- Mentor extended-season and year-round leadership staff.
- Drive overarching camper recruitment, external marketing, and outreach strategies to achieve an annual goal of 2,000 youth served (1,200 summer campers and 800+ via school groups and family programs).
- Oversee enrollment systems, family communications, and participant retention to maximize session capacities.
- Champion off-season site utilization by marketing to, recruiting, and hosting third-party rental groups (retreats, weddings, school trips).
- Deliver exceptional, high-touch customer service and client relations to build brand loyalty and secure repeat bookings.
- Maintain direct ownership of Camp’s annual operating budget, making sound, data-driven financial decisions to maximize fiscal health.
- Collaborate with the Operations Director on facility logistics, systems, and infrastructure project planning.
- Maintain ACA accreditation and state health regulations while evaluating trauma-informed practices and program outcome data to drive continuous operational improvement, inform decision-making, and ensure a high-quality youth experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions
- 401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Mental Health Support
- Free All-Location West Coast Bay Club Membership (for FT & PT after 90 days)
- Education Assistance
- Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
