Assistant Camp Director/Adventure Guides Program Director

Decker Jones, P.C.; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Decker Jones, P.C. is seeking an Adventure Guides/Asst Camp on the Lake Associate Director to help manage a dynamic program involving campouts and local events. The role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work with staff and volunteers, ensuring safety and quality in outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21, with a Bachelor's degree or 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interact effectively with volunteers, board members, and community members.
• Lifeguard certification, with LGI certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Organizing campouts and monthly events for the program.
• Communicating effectively with volunteers and managing multiple projects.
• Overseeing safety during waterfront activities and managing supplies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Team management

Lifeguard skills

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

1-3 years of relevant experience

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, the role involves supervising waterfront specialty staff and developing curriculum for activities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Organizing campouts and monthly events for the program
2. Communicating effectively with volunteers involved in the Guides program
3. Recruiting and creating volunteer opportunities
4. Managing multiple projects and teams
5. Building positive relationships with members, staff, and the community
6. Serving as staff liaison at a branch, including fundraising efforts
7. Overseeing waterfront staff and ensuring safety during waterfront activities
8. Managing waterfront supplies, equipment, and lifeguard training

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented with good communication skills
• Experience working with children and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and interact with volunteers, board members, and community members
• Minimum age 21, with a bachelor's degree or 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Budget management and staff supervision skills
• Physical ability to exert effort and carry up to 50 lbs, with outdoor activity experience
• Lifeguard certification, with LGI certification within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Texas boater’s license