Assistant Program Director

YMCA of the USA; Alpine (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite housing

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with 12% employer"s

Paid time off

YMCA membership

Program discounts

Career growth

Team culture

Impactful work

Job summary

YMCA Camp Cosby is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead the summer resident camp and support year-round operations. You will work with the Senior Program Director and Program Director to ensure safe, high‑quality programs and a positive staff culture that attracts return summers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field and at least 2 years of programming and supervisory experience in camping, plus strong communication with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field.
• At least 2 years of programming and supervisory experience in camping or a related field.
• A passion for youth development and building great teams.
• Strong communication skills and comfort with families, staff, and partners.
• Organization and initiative with the ability to juggle a busy season.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, CRM databases, and social media.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification or willingness to get certified.
• Willingness to complete lifeguard and ropes course training.
• Ability to live onsite and work outdoors on uneven terrain in all kinds of weather, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead summer resident camp program and support Cosby year-round operations.
• Collaborate with Senior Program Director and Program Director to run safe, high-quality programs.
• Build a staff culture that encourages return summers and professional growth.
• Communicate effectively with campers, families, and community partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Youth development

Team building

Organizational skills

MS Office

CRM databases

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM databases

Job description

At YMCA Camp Cosby, summers are full of campfires, lake days, and kids discovering who they are. Behind every great summer is a leader who assists with building the staff team, shapes the programs, and makes sure every camper and family feels at home. We’re looking for that person.

As Assistant Program Director, you’ll be a key leader for the summer resident camp program as well as supporting Cosby year-round, working alongside the Senior Program Director and Program Director to run safe, high-quality programs and build a staff culture people want to come back to every summer. If you’ve worked at camp and thought, “I could do this for real,” this is your next step.

Why you’ll love it

• Free onsite housing at camp
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant employer contribution
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Generous retirement plan with 12% employer contribution once eligible
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
• YMCA perks:
  • Free YMCA membership for you and your household
  • Significant discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare, after-school programs, and summer camps
• Supportive team culture where you’re part of something bigger
• Real opportunities to grow your skills and your career with the Y
• Work that matters, where you help shape kids’ summers and lives every day

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related field
• At least 2 years of programming and supervisory experience in camping or a related field
• A passion for youth development and building great teams
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with families, staff, and community partners
• Organization and initiative, plus the ability to juggle a lot during the busy season
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, CRM databases, and social media
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or willingness to get certified
• Willingness to complete lifeguard and ropes course training
• Ability to live onsite and work outdoors on uneven terrain in all kinds of weather, and lift up to 50 pounds