Assistant Camp Director/Adventure Guides Program Director

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas seeks an Adventure Guides/Asst Camp on the Lake Associate Director to manage activities, supervise staff, and organize campouts. This role involves ensuring safety, training, and community engagement, ideal for candidates experienced in youth programming and recreation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in youth and family programming, camping, or recreation.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Lifeguard certification required with LGI certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize campouts and monthly events.
• Communicate with volunteers and manage training and supervision.
• Build positive relationships with members and oversee waterfront staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Budget monitoring

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, established in 1885, consists of 16 branches and 2 destination camps - all dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families, and communities. We are currently seeking an Adventure Guides/Asst Camp on the Lake Associate Director to help serve our organization.

The Adventure Guide program operates within 10 of our branches across 7 cities. Under the guidance of the Adventure Guides Program Lead, this position manages and coordinates activities for different regions of the program.

The program offers 7-8 campouts in fall and spring, along with various local events. During summer, under the supervision of the Camp Director, this role supervises waterfront specialty staff and develops activity curricula.

The responsibilities include:

1. Coordinating and organizing campouts and monthly events
2. Communicating with volunteers involved in the program
3. Recruiting and building volunteer opportunities
4. Managing multiple projects and teams
5. Building positive relationships with members, staff, and the community
6. Serving as the branch staff liaison, including participating in fundraising
7. Overseeing waterfront staff training, safety, and supervision during summer
8. Managing waterfront supplies and equipment, including lifeguard training and compliance

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, experienced in working with children, and skilled in problem-solving. They must work independently, take initiative, and interact with volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders. A minimum of 21 years old, with a bachelor’s degree or 1-3 years of relevant experience in youth and family programming, camping, or recreation, is required.

Additional requirements include:

• Budget monitoring and staff management skills
• Physical ability to exert effort, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform first aid
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods
• Lifeguard certification, with LGI certification within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Texas boater’s license