Camper Support Director

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Eastsound, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inclusion Director oversees a team providing direct support to campers who need extra assistance at a seasonal residential camp. The role supports campers’ mental, emotional, and social health, helping them feel safe, happy, and comfortable while maintaining camper supervision and safety. The director supervises Camper Support Coordinators and reports to the Summer Program Director. This is an authorized-driver position requiring use of an employer-provided vehicle to transport clients. The position requires living onsite at camp and involves primarily local travel during work shifts, with some out-of-area travel possible. This is a full-time, seasonal position. 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 listed daily hiring rate is $95, increasing to $101 for a second season, $107 for a third season, and $113 for four or more seasons in the same or equivalent role. The YMCA of Greater Seattle offers YMCA membership, free access to mental health resources, and paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire. The role operates indoors and outdoors at a seasonal residential camp. It includes regular talking or hearing; frequent standing, walking, handling objects, and reaching; and occasional lifting of products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. 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 appropriately screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards. All job offers are contingent on a background check, and the YMCA participates in the Federal E-Verify system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant program or equivalent education or experience.
At least two years of related experience, including proven experience training others.
At least one year of experience supervising staff and volunteers and developing programs.
Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child-abuse prevention.
Ability to relate to parents and campers professionally.
Must be at least 21 years old and have held a driver’s license for at least three years to qualify as an authorized driver.
Must pass a drug screen for impairing substances and meet the YMCA’s driving-record standards.
Must live onsite at camp.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Must adhere to abuse-prevention policies, appropriate-boundary requirements, training, reporting, and mandated-reporting requirements.
Successful completion of a background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Work or life experience or education in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
Current state-approved first aid certification.
Current state-approved CPR certification.
Master’s degree in a relevant program or closely related field from an accredited school.
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 and assist with camper supervision, ensuring campers are accounted for and safe, especially those needing extra support.
Work with unit directors, assistant directors, medical staff, and cabin counselors to provide resources, suggestions, and direct camper support related to behavior, health, or life circumstances.
Communicate proactively and responsively with parents, guardians, and case workers to gather helpful information and provide updates about campers’ experiences.
Maintain detailed reports and records of work with campers, families, and staff.
Contribute to leadership-team planning and scheduling, and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that promote camper skills and character development.
Organize, lead, and help facilitate all-camp special events.
Supervise seasonal staff through observation, coaching, feedback, and problem-solving support.
Provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders assigned to the group.
Maintain safety and cleanliness standards; monitor individual camper and staff health needs and concerns daily; and share cleaning duties with other staff.
Communicate personal or camper and staff needs to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain equipment in safe, sound working order.
Attend directors’ meetings and trainings.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those relating to medical and corrective-action situations, child-abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable under the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.