Head of Land Activities & Safety

YMCA of Greater Montgomery; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Chandler is seeking an Activities Director to oversee the land-based activities, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality programs for campers.

Reporting to the Camp Director, you will lead activity staff, maintain equipment, coordinate programming, and help create a positive, inclusive camp experience.

The role requires outdoor work, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety standards; belay certification and active involvement in emergency response are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of all land-based activities and program areas
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to activity staff and program leads
• Work closely with the Camp Director to ensure safety, quality, and camper experience
• Ensure activity areas are clean, organized, and ready for daily programming
• Conduct regular inspections of activity areas and equipment to identify safety concerns or maintenance needs
• Maintain a complete inventory of land-based activity equipment and supplies
• Remove damaged or unsafe equipment and communicate replacement needs
• Develop and maintain systems for storing, organizing, cleaning, and caring for activity equipment
• Ensure equipment is returned, accounted for, and stored after activities and at day’s end
• Monitor activity staff to ensure proper safety procedures, equipment use, and camper supervision
• Provide coaching, feedback, and additional training to activity staff when needed
• Assist with planning and implementing all-camp activities, theme days, and evening programs
• Ensure all activities follow Camp Chandler and YMCA policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Maintain belay certification and ensure proper belay and climbing safety procedures are followed in applicable activities
• Assist with emergency response and incident management within activity areas
• Communicate immediately with the Camp Director regarding significant safety concerns, camper or staff incidents, equipment failures, or other operational concerns
• Help create a positive, energetic, and inclusive environment within all land-based activity areas
• Complete additional programming, equipment management, safety, and camp responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Director

Job description

YMCA Camp Chandler is seeking an Activities Director to oversee the land-based activities, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality programs for campers.

Reporting to the Camp Director, you will lead activity staff, maintain equipment, coordinate programming, and help create a positive, inclusive camp experience.

The role requires outdoor work, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety standards; belay certification and active involvement in emergency response are essential.