Camp Operations Director

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Operations Directors provide leadership across Outdoor Leadership programs. Responsibilities include managing operations, mentoring staff, and assisting in problem solving as unique and challenging situations arise. Operation Directors plan curriculum, provide on-call support to groups in the field, support evacuations, communicate with families, and ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of programs. Operations Directors are supervised by and work closely with Program Directors or Executive Director and perform other duties as assigned. This is an Authorized Driver position, read more in the Position Requirements. To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org

Requirements

Experience making the transference of a wilderness experience relevant to the everyday lives of youth.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with youth and adults from a variety of backgrounds.
Ability to role model compassionate and confident leadership.
High level of self-awareness and can work in a collaborative setting.
Commitment to working with diverse groups of youth and staff.
Possesses strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a problem-solving mentality.
Ability to mentor staff in technical backcountry skills, including backpacking, rock climbing, paddling, and mountaineering.
Ability to mentor staff in interpersonal skills, including clear consistent communication, building positive group culture, and supporting participants through challenges such as homesickness, conflict, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office suit (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
Current WFR or W-EMT, and CPR Certification
Current Washington State Food Handlers Permit
Leave No Trace 101 Certification
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
Must be 21+ to be an authorized driver.
Must have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years.
Pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana).
No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s) within the last three (3) years.
No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents within the last three (3) years.
No Major Violations (DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test, Driving with an open container of alcohol, Reckless Driving, Hit and Run – property damage only, Racing, Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance, Speeding over 20 mph, Fleeing and/or eluding police, Any other felony driving conviction(s)) within the last five (5) years.
No more than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history.
No more than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license.
No Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death.
No Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Current state approved first aid certification
Current state approved CPR certification
Master’s degree in relevant program or a closely related field from an accredited school.
Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving.
Supervises and assists with specific participant supervision.
Ensures that all staff are accounting for participants and safety at all times, especially participants who need extra support.
Plans and implements programming and events.
Assists in day-to-day operations.
Communicates with caregivers or guardians as needed
Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.
Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
Direct all aspects of wilderness courses including logistics, staff supervision, participants, risk management situations, and a positive group culture.
Oversee the safe delivery of wilderness courses- with an emphasis on multicultural leadership.
Work within a leadership team to ensure all staff and participants have the equipment, tools and knowledge needed to be successful.
Build strong rapport with participants, staff, and families, foster positive group development, create structure, and draw learning from experiential activities.
Train and mentor staff in how to: Build emotionally and physically safe environments with groups of middle and high school participants.
Help participants build emotional intelligence and multicultural leadership skills through wilderness experience.
Model cultural humility and celebrate diversity, effectively working with people of different identities, backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
Ensure both a physically and an emotionally safe and inclusive environment for youth and staff.
Attends staff meetings.
Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training.
Stays on call overnight as assigned
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Other duties as assigned.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.