Teen Adventure Camp Assistant Director - Camp Campbell

YMCA•Boulder Creek, CA

24d•$900 - $930

About The Position

General Functions: To be responsible for all teen adventure trips in and out of camp and assist in staff training and development throughout the summer season. This is a seasonal role that runs from May - August, 2026 Pay Range: $900 - $930/week Specific Responsibilities: Assist the Summer Camp Director in planning and carrying out pre-camp and in-service staff training, and creating travel staff survival manuals Responsible for programming all elements of trips including: food ordering and receiving, additional driver as needed, scheduling day trips, resident camp overnights Contributing to the leadership team in evening programs, campfires, and daily/weekly schedules Directly supervise and appraise the teen adventure camp counselors on trips Maintain proper records as required by the Director Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp Check in with counselors on trips daily; provide appropriate support and leadership for each counselor Attend all teen adventure camp off-site trips, both day and overnight Perform other leadership duties as assigned when teen adventure camp is not in session Use established system for communication with other camp departments Assist in behavior management escalations when needed and document all events Responsible for the health and welfare of campers/staff on all trips Be able to communicate and work well with other members of the leadership team Qualifications Essential Functions: Be able to assist with the training of all staff Ability to hike with full pack Be able to work and communicate well with a variety of age groups Have visual ability recognize hazards in the camp setting the auditory ability to respond appropriately to those hazards Be able to observe camper and staff behavior in daily camp file, to respond to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with the improper behavior Work Environment: To perform this job successfully an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and duties listed above, and the physical demands of the position listed here, are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical demands of the position include: 1. Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. 2. Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills. 3. Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull for an extended period of time. 4. Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds or more. Qualifications: Experience in a camp setting (experience at programming in a camp setting preferred) Extensive knowledge on camping and backpacking permits, skills, and gear use/maintenance Extensive knowledge of ropes and climbing programming Experience working with peers as an authority figure preferred; supervisory experience a plus Good character Flexibility and maturity, with ability to be self-motivated and work off-site with minimum supervision Ability to relate to peers as well as youth effectively Believe in the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley as well as the individual worth of the camper Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred (can be obtained upon hire) CPR and First Aid Certification (can be obtained upon hire) Servsafe food handler certificate preferred. (can be obtained upon hire) Class B license preferred; YMCA approved driver (can be obtained upon hire; requires clean driving record and passing drug test) YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

Be able to assist with the training of all staff
Ability to hike with full pack
Be able to work and communicate well with a variety of age groups
Have visual ability recognize hazards in the camp setting the auditory ability to respond appropriately to those hazards
Be able to observe camper and staff behavior in daily camp file, to respond to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with the improper behavior
Experience in a camp setting (experience at programming in a camp setting preferred)
Extensive knowledge on camping and backpacking permits, skills, and gear use/maintenance
Extensive knowledge of ropes and climbing programming
Good character
Flexibility and maturity, with ability to be self-motivated and work off-site with minimum supervision
Ability to relate to peers as well as youth effectively
Believe in the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley as well as the individual worth of the camper

Nice To Haves

Experience working with peers as an authority figure preferred; supervisory experience a plus
Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred (can be obtained upon hire)
CPR and First Aid Certification (can be obtained upon hire)
Servsafe food handler certificate preferred. (can be obtained upon hire)
Class B license preferred; YMCA approved driver (can be obtained upon hire; requires clean driving record and passing drug test)

Responsibilities

Assist the Summer Camp Director in planning and carrying out pre-camp and in-service staff training, and creating travel staff survival manuals
Responsible for programming all elements of trips including: food ordering and receiving, additional driver as needed, scheduling day trips, resident camp overnights
Contributing to the leadership team in evening programs, campfires, and daily/weekly schedules
Directly supervise and appraise the teen adventure camp counselors on trips
Maintain proper records as required by the Director
Coordinate matters of interest in areas of overlapping responsibility while always seeking the best solution for campers and the camp
Check in with counselors on trips daily; provide appropriate support and leadership for each counselor
Attend all teen adventure camp off-site trips, both day and overnight
Perform other leadership duties as assigned when teen adventure camp is not in session
Use established system for communication with other camp departments
Assist in behavior management escalations when needed and document all events
Responsible for the health and welfare of campers/staff on all trips
Be able to communicate and work well with other members of the leadership team