Senior Program Director -- YMCA Camp Cosby

YMCA•Clear Creek Estates, AL

11d•$51,854 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Cosby is looking for a Senior Program Director to lead one of the Southeast's signature sleepaway camp experiences. This is more than a job — it's a chance to shape the summers, friendships, and personal growth of hundreds of campers each year, while building and leading a team that shares that mission. As a senior leader at Camp Cosby, you'll drive the overall direction of our resident camp program: setting the culture, growing enrollment, developing your staff, and ensuring every camper leaves with a safe, memorable, and transformative experience. If you're a camp professional who wants real ownership over a program — not just a role within one — this is your next step.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field.
3–5 years of sleepaway/resident camp programming and supervisory experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills — with campers, families, staff, and community partners alike.
A self-directed, organized approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
Proficiency with Camp Management platforms (Campminder, CampBrain etc preferred), Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and general web/social media tools.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
Willingness to live onsite at Camp Cosby; housing is provided as part of this role.

Nice To Haves

Campminder, CampBrain etc preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and manage all operations of the Camp Cosby sleepaway camp program totalling over 2000 campers per summer.
Lead, hire, train, and develop a team including an Associate Director, office staff, and 120 seasonal summer staff.
Build and execute strategies to grow new camper enrollment and strengthen returning-camper rates.
Design and deliver innovative, high-quality programming that keeps campers safe, engaged, and coming back.
Own the budget for the sleepaway program, including revenue, expense tracking, and monthly variance reporting.
Lead marketing and social media efforts for the program in partnership with the Association marketing team.
Set and enforce safety, risk management, and staffing standards across all programming, in line with YMCA of Greater Birmingham and ACA standards.
Represent the sleepaway camp program to the Camp Cosby Board and support the annual fundraising campaign.
Provide guidance and direct the Health and Wellness Committee of YMCA Camp Cosby Volunteer Board and manage all aspects of the Medical Volunteer team during the summer.