Teen Adventure Camp Assistant Director - Camp Campbell

YMCA • Boulder Creek, CA

6d • $900 - $930

About The Position

The Teen Adventure Camp Assistant Director is responsible for teen adventure trips both on and off camp property and assists with staff training and development throughout the summer season. This seasonal role runs from May through August 2027 and pays $900–$930 per week.

The position involves planning and supporting staff training, programming trip activities and logistics, supervising and supporting counselors, and contributing to camp leadership and daily operations. The Assistant Director attends all teen adventure off-site trips and is responsible for the health and welfare of campers and staff during those trips. The role also includes handling records, behavior-management escalations, communication across camp departments, and other leadership duties as assigned.

The position requires the ability to hike with a full pack, work with a variety of age groups, recognize and respond to hazards, and meet the physical demands of camp and outdoor activities. The employee may be asked to work off-site with minimum supervision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

• Ability to hike with a full pack.
• Ability to work and communicate well with a variety of age groups.
• Visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting and auditory ability to respond appropriately to them.
• Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, respond to health and safety concerns, and address improper behavior appropriately.
• Experience in a camp setting.
• Extensive knowledge of camping and backpacking permits, skills, and gear use and maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of ropes and climbing programming.
• Good character.
• Flexibility and maturity, with the ability to be self-motivated and work off-site with minimum supervision.
• Ability to relate effectively to peers and youth.
• Belief in the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley and the individual worth of each camper.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including responding swiftly in emergencies; leading and participating in group activities; standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, pushing, and pulling for extended periods; and lifting and carrying objects up to 35 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Experience programming in a camp setting.
• Experience working with peers as an authority figure; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification; may be obtained upon hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification; may be obtained upon hire.
• ServSafe food handler certificate; may be obtained upon hire.
• Class B license and YMCA-approved driver status; may be obtained upon hire and require a clean driving record and passing a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Summer Camp Director with planning and delivering pre-camp and in-service staff training, and create travel staff survival manuals.
• Program all elements of trips, including ordering and receiving food, arranging an additional driver as needed, scheduling day trips, and planning resident camp overnights.
• Contribute to the leadership team in evening programs, campfires, and daily and weekly schedules.
• Directly supervise and appraise teen adventure camp counselors on trips.
• Maintain records as required by the Director.
• Coordinate matters involving overlapping responsibilities while seeking the best solution for campers and the camp.
• Check in with counselors on trips daily and provide appropriate support and leadership.
• Attend all teen adventure camp off-site trips, including day and overnight trips.
• Perform other leadership duties as assigned when teen adventure camp is not in session.
• Use the established system to communicate with other camp departments.
• Assist with behavior-management escalations when needed and document events.
• Ensure the health and welfare of campers and staff on all trips.
• Communicate and work effectively with other members of the leadership team.
• Assist with training all staff.
• Observe camper and staff behavior and respond appropriately to health, safety, and behavioral concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed