Camp Reed Group & Outdoor Programs Director - Association Office

YMCA of The Inland Northwest•Deer Park, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Reed Outdoor Programs Director provides leadership and oversight for assigned Camp Reed programs and operations, including Challenge Course operations, rentals and group experiences, summer health services, and Traditional Camp operations. The role supervises and develops assigned employees and volunteers and collaborates with Camp Reed leadership to provide safe, high-quality experiences consistent with YMCA values, American Camp Association standards, and applicable program standards. The Director coordinates staffing, scheduling, communications, facility use, resources, and program delivery across assigned areas. They lead the growth of group rentals and outdoor programming, focusing on year-round use, participation, and revenue, and build relationships with schools, nonprofits, businesses, community organizations, and other groups. The position also supports camper and guest needs, safety and emergency procedures, staff training, and operational policies. The employee is required to live onsite at YMCA Camp Reed during the Traditional Camp summer session.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, human services, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; alternatives include four years of relevant experience or an associate degree and two years of related work experience.
At least four years of related experience in camp, recreation, youth development, outdoor programming, or a related field.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Ability to provide leadership and oversight for specialized program areas and staff, including Challenge Course operations, rentals and group experiences, and summer health services.
Ability to supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate employees and volunteers.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Meet or exceed American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification requirements.
Complete required YMCA trainings upon hire.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a camp, YMCA, or nonprofit setting.
Knowledge of outdoor recreation, camp programming, and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the Challenge Course, rentals and group experiences, summer health services, and assigned Traditional Camp operations.
Supervise, support, coach, and evaluate assigned employees and volunteers, including the Challenge Course Coordinator, Rental Host, seasonal health services staff, and assigned summer staff.
Oversee Challenge Course operations, including staffing, training, documentation, inspections, equipment management, maintenance, and compliance with applicable standards.
Oversee rental and group experiences, including reservations, guest services, facility preparation, staffing, communications, and operational needs.
Lead summer health services and infirmary operations, including staffing, resources, and adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
Oversee day-to-day Traditional Camp operations in coordination with Camp Reed leadership and support summer employees and volunteers.
Serve as Director on Duty as assigned.
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, communication, facility use, resource allocation, and program delivery across assigned areas.
Grow group rental and outdoor programming opportunities, emphasizing year-round utilization, participation, and revenue.
Build relationships with schools, nonprofits, community organizations, businesses, and other groups; develop and promote opportunities and encourage repeat participation.
Ensure campers, guests, participants, employees, and volunteers follow safety, emergency, Child Abuse Prevention, and program-specific requirements.
Ensure incidents and safety concerns are reported and documented according to YMCA protocols.
Build relationships with campers, families, groups, participants, employees, volunteers, and guests, and help resolve questions or concerns.
Provide leadership and support for camper needs, including behavioral concerns, homesickness, and situations requiring Director-level intervention.
Collaborate with the Camp Reed Program Director and Senior Director of Camp Reed on programs, staffing, facilities, schedules, and operational needs.
Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, staff training, and operational practices for assigned program areas.
Model the Camp Reed mission and YMCA core values.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership, with free individual membership for employees regularly scheduled under 19 hours per week and free family membership for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week; program discounts are also included.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care.
Long-term disability and life insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans.
Paid sick time accruing at one hour for every 40 hours worked.
Paid vacation accruing based on employment status and length of service, starting at 7.66 hours per month (11 days per year).
Ten paid holidays recognized by the Association.
Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child, while the employee is onsite and working.
Flexible scheduling; morning, daytime, evening, and weekend shifts may be available.
Retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after two years of service, subject to working at least 1,000 hours in each anniversary year.