Camp & Outdoor Education Director

YMCA; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a Director of Camping & Outdoor Education to lead and elevate all camping and outdoor education programs. You will model YMCA values, provide strategic direction, and ensure operational excellence while cultivating a welcoming camp culture.

You will guide growth in camper participation, expand programming, and strengthen partnerships with families and local organizations. The role requires onsite living in shared housing and flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years' experience leading successful YMCA or mission-driven day and overnight camps.
• Demonstrated ability to grow programs and increase camper participation.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and budget management skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build trust and relationships.
• Passion for outdoor education, youth development, and Christian principles.
• Ability to live onsite in a shared housing environment.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required by camp operations.
• YMCA safety requirements: CPR & First Aid, emergency response, incident management, safe environment, physical readiness, compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and hands-on leadership for camping and outdoor education programs.
• Grow camper participation and expand programming.
• Strengthen partnerships with families, volunteers, and community organizations.
• Support the camp’s annual campaign and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Camp program development

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

YMCA is seeking a Director of Camping & Outdoor Education to lead and elevate all camping and outdoor education programs. You will model YMCA values, provide strategic direction, and ensure operational excellence while cultivating a welcoming camp culture.

You will guide growth in camper participation, expand programming, and strengthen partnerships with families and local organizations. The role requires onsite living in shared housing and flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.