Adventure & Challenge Program Director

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Washington; On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Mental health resources

Paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on childcare and day camp

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a direct supervisor for the adventure program and the Challenge Course counselors at Camp Colman on the Key Peninsula in Longbranch, WA. This is a full-time seasonal role within the Resident Camp management team, coordinating with on-site managers to ensure successful camp programming.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff in backcountry skills, maintaining safety standards, planning activities, and ensuring compliance with YMCA policies and ACCT

Qualifications

• Current W-EMT, WFR, and WFA certifications required.
• Current state First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Experience mentoring staff in backcountry skills.
• Two years of related experience with staff supervision and budget management.
• Experience with youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and staff on the Challenge Course and ensure safety at all times.
• Plan and facilitate activities that promote camper skills and development.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and health documentation daily.
• Ensure counselors plan and organize activities.
• Attend meetings and trainings and maintain ACCT certification.
• Work with Camp's Challenge Course Manager on safety and procedures.

Skills

W-EMT

WFR

WFA

First Aid

CPR

Mentor staff

Backcountry skills

Training staff

Budget management

Youth behavior management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a direct supervisor for the adventure program and the Challenge Course counselors at Camp Colman on the Key Peninsula in Longbranch, WA. This is a full-time seasonal role within the Resident Camp management team, coordinating with on-site managers to ensure successful camp programming.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff in backcountry skills, maintaining safety standards, planning activities, and ensuring compliance with YMCA policies and ACCT