Camp Operations Director

Lansing YMCA; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking an Operations Director to lead Camp Triangle Hills' daily operations and strategic growth. You will oversee summer and year-round programs, retreats, rentals, staff development, and financial performance, while driving community partnerships and new experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of management, preferably in a YMCA or nonprofit. Experience with adventure programming is a plus, with training requirements within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three or more years of management experience, preferably with a YMCA or other nonprofit organization.
• Proven ability to manage diverse operations, including staff supervision, budget development, marketing, and program management.
• Experience operating or supervising challenge courses, climbing, zip lines, or adventure-based programming preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain all required site-specific challenge course training and competencies within 12 months.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, financial management, program oversight, and staff development skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Commitment to YMCA values, safety, and delivering exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee summer day camp, year-round programming, retreats, rentals, private events, staff development, facility readiness, and financial performance.
• Expand community partnerships and create new experiences.
• Increase participation and maximize the property's year-round potential.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Program management

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay starting at $60,000 per year and up based on experience

At Camp Triangle Hills, we believe the best experiences create lasting memories, build connections, and inspire growth. As the Operations Director, you will lead the development and daily operations of a vibrant camp and retreat center where youth, families, schools, businesses, and community groups come together to learn, explore, and connect. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who combines a passion for outdoor experiences with strong business and operational skills. You will oversee summer day camp, year-round programming, retreats, rentals, private events, staff development, facility readiness, and financial performance. Beyond managing daily operations, you will help shape the future of Camp Triangle Hills by expanding community partnerships, creating new experiences, increasing participation, and maximizing the property's year-round potential.

Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Three or more years of management experience, preferably with a YMCA or other nonprofit organization.

Proven ability to manage diverse operations, including staff supervision, budget development, marketing, and program management.

Experience operating or supervising challenge courses, climbing, zip lines, or adventure-based programming preferred.

Must obtain and maintain all required site-specific challenge course training and competencies within 12 months.

Strong leadership, relationship-building, financial management, program oversight, and staff development skills.

Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Commitment to YMCA values, safety, and delivering exceptional experiences.