Inclusion Director

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Inclusion Director oversees staff who provide direct support to campers needing additional assistance, supporting campers’ mental, emotional, and social health so that everyone can feel safe, happy, and comfortable. The role helps ensure camper supervision and safety and supervises a small team of Camper Support Coordinators. The Inclusion Director reports to the Summer Program Director and performs other duties as assigned. This is an authorized-driver position.

This is a full-time, seasonal position at a residential camp, running May 31, 2027 through August 25, 2027. The usual workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The employee is required to live onsite in shared, apartment-style staff housing. Work takes place indoors and outdoors; travel is primarily local during shifts, though some out-of-area travel may be expected. The role is exempt from minimum-wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law.

Compensation is $115 per day. Returning staff receive $123 per day for a second season, $131 per day for a third season, and $139 per day for four or more seasons. Benefits include YMCA of Greater Seattle membership, free access to mental health resources, rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire, and discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare and day camp programs.

The position requires adhering to abuse-prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant program, or equivalent education or experience.
• Two or more years of related experience, including proven experience training others.
• One or more years 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.
• Applicable combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered if they provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively.
• Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated-reporting requirements.
• Live onsite at camp.
• Authorized driver position.

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 staff account for campers and maintain safety, especially for campers needing additional support.
• Work with unit directors, assistant directors, medical team staff, and cabin counselors to provide resources, suggestions, and direct support for campers needing extra attention related to behavior, health, or life circumstances.
• Communicate proactively and reactively with parents, guardians, or case workers to learn how to support individual campers and share updates about their experiences.
• Maintain detailed reports and accounts 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 assist with all-camp special events.
• Supervise assigned 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 or 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 order.
• Attend directors’ meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and corrective-action situations, child-abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to abuse-risk-management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• 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: Director