Camp Operations Director — Lead & Live Onsite

Seattle YMCA; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking an Operations Director to provide leadership across all camp programs. You will coach staff, manage camp operations, and collaborate with the Assistant Director team on high-level tasks.

This is a full-time, seasonal role (May 31, 2027 – Aug 25, 2027) living onsite, with a six days on, one off schedule. You must be an authorized driver, meet safety standards, and uphold ACA guidelines. Competitive per-day compensation and YMCA member benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• 2+ years camping or customer service experience.
• Experience with youth behavior management and child abuse prevention.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated leadership and independent work with good judgment.
• Ability to participate in outdoor activities (hiking, boating, camping, swimming).
• Ability to relate to parents, caregivers, participants, and staff professionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise seasonal staff with coaching and feedback.
• Ensure participant supervision and safety at all times.
• Plan and implement camp programming and events.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of camp programs.
• Maintain program equipment and facilities.
• Communicate with caregivers as needed.
• Lead staff training and attend meetings.
• Stay on call overnight when assigned.
• Comply with ACA standards and YMCA policies.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Youth behavior management

Emergency response

Leadership

Outdoor activity

Staff supervision

Caregiver communication

Camping experience

Education

Master’s degree in relevant program

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking an Operations Director to provide leadership across all camp programs. You will coach staff, manage camp operations, and collaborate with the Assistant Director team on high-level tasks.

This is a full-time, seasonal role (May 31, 2027 – Aug 25, 2027) living onsite, with a six days on, one off schedule. You must be an authorized driver, meet safety standards, and uphold ACA guidelines. Competitive per-day compensation and YMCA member benefits are included.