Village Leader - Leadership Development Institute

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Village Leader coordinates and supervises the overall operation of the Leadership Development Institute program for teen leaders in training at Camp Colman Resident Overnight Camp. The role involves designing, planning, and implementing a two-week leadership training program for teens entering grades 10–11 in the fall. The Village Leader works with the Camp Colman Leadership Team during summer camp and supports other camp areas as needed.

This is a full-time, seasonal position from May 31, 2027, to August 25, 2027. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off and includes training, staff meetings, and regular duties. The position requires living onsite at camp in shared, apartment-style staff housing. The camp operates indoors and outdoors. Work travel is conducted by YMCA-authorized drivers.

Compensation is $95 per day, increasing to $101 per day for staff returning to the same or equivalent job for a second season, $107 per day for a third season, and $113 per day for four or more seasons. The position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations under Washington State wage and hour law.

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 position is also responsible for ensuring staff are appropriately screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse-risk-management standards.

Requirements

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• At least two years of camping or customer service experience.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered if they provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Challenge course experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.
• 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 up to 20 teens in training during two-week sessions and ensure they are accounted for and safe.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities that promote camper skill and character development.
• Lead teams of two to three counselors for each session, including goal setting and structured constructive feedback.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards, monitor individual camper and staff health needs or concerns daily, and share cleaning duties with fellow staff.
• Ensure activities and trainings are planned and organized.
• Communicate personal or camper and staff needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment in safe and sound condition.
• Attend meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child-abuse prevention, program and equipment inspections, written documentation, and emergencies.
• Support other areas of camp as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated-reporting requirements.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to abuse-risk-management standards.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed