Camp Program Director: Lead Summers & Year-Round Experiences

YMCA of the USA; Elmdale (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Wood YMCA in Kansas is seeking an energetic Program Director to lead summer camp programs, year-round group experiences, and on-site operations.

The role requires supervising seasonal staff, ensuring safety, fostering a strong camper experience, and coordinating with the COO and other departments. The position lives on site with flexible evenings, weekends, and extended summer hours.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating youth/adult programs.
• Experience recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting staff.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Understanding of scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, expense management, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak periods.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving requirements.
• Willingness to reside on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of summer camp programs.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate seasonal staff.
• Foster a positive staff culture based on YMCA values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.
• Ensure programs are safe, engaging, age-appropriate, and participant-centered.
• Serve as primary host for group rentals, retreats, and partner groups.
• Coordinate schedules, facilities, meals, lodging, and safety for guests.
• Welcome and orient group leaders; address questions and emergencies during stays.
• Collaborate with COO on programming and operational projects.
• Coordinate with other departments to support program operations.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA standards and safety policies.
• Develop and manage program budgets; monitor revenue and expenses.
• Oversee equipment and supplies; manage inventory and replacement planning.
• Monitor enrollment, satisfaction, staff performance, and outcomes.
• Create welcoming culture where campers, families, and partners feel a sense of belonging.
• Provide director-on-duty coverage during peak periods.
• Represent Camp Wood YMCA in the community and maintain relationships.
• Perform other duties as directed by the COO.

Skills

Program development

Staff recruitment and training

Staff coaching and support

Communication and customer service

multitasking and deadlines

Independent collaboration

Budgeting and purchasing

Diversity and inclusion

Evening/weekend/on-call availability

Driver’s license and driving

On-site residency

Lifeguarding (preferred)

Job description

Camp Wood YMCA in Kansas is seeking an energetic Program Director to lead summer camp programs, year-round group experiences, and on-site operations.

The role requires supervising seasonal staff, ensuring safety, fostering a strong camper experience, and coordinating with the COO and other departments. The position lives on site with flexible evenings, weekends, and extended summer hours.