Overnight Camp Director

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Mount Washington (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA seeks an Overnight Camp Director to provide year-round leadership for resident camp programs and operations. The role oversees staff development, camper safety, risk management, and achievement of program and financial goals, ensuring mission-driven, compliant operations.

The position emphasizes strong leadership and collaboration with families, staff, and partners to deliver high-quality camp experiences while maintaining YMCA standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in resident camp, youth development, outdoor recreation, or a comparable setting
• Demonstrated experience supervising, training, and developing staff and/or volunteers
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience managing programs, budgets, and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies
• Required YMCA and safety certifications must be obtained and maintained within established timelines

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for assigned resident camp programs and operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, inclusive, and high-quality experience for campers, families, groups, and guests
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and develops staff and volunteers; ensures appropriate staffing levels, clear performance expectations, and consistent application of YMCA policies and practices
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates assigned programs and services using participant feedback, outcomes, enrollment trends, industry practices, and organizational priorities to support continuous improvement
• Maintains active oversight of participant safety and well-being, including appropriate supervision practices, behavior support, emergency response, incident reporting, and child abuse prevention requirements
• Ensures assigned programs operate in accordance with YMCA policies, applicable laws and regulations, licensing requirements, American Camp Association standards, grant requirements, risk management practices, and other applicable standards
• Develops and maintains effective communication and positive relationships with campers, parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, alumni, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Develops, manages, and monitors assigned budgets and financial performance; supports enrollment, retention, revenue, expense management, and other established program goals
• Ensures facilities, equipment, supplies, records, systems, and other resources needed for assigned programs are maintained and used safely and effectively; coordinates with facilities and other support teams as needed
• Supports marketing, recruitment, outreach, registration, fundraising, alumni engagement, special events, and other activities that strengthen participation and advance the camp’s mission
• Maintains accurate and timely records, reports, evaluations, incident documentation, staff records, and other required program or operational documentation
• Participates as an active member of the resident camp leadership team and collaborates across departments to support year-round camp operations, strategic priorities, and a consistent participant and staff experience
• Represents the YMCA positively in the community and participates in branch, association, professional development, and other meetings or activities as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Budget management

Program management

Safety

Emergency response

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

• Location YMCA Camp Hi-Rock,544 East Street,Mount Washington, MA, 01258,United States
• Base Pay $53,597.00 - $66,996.00 / Year
• Job Category Camp & Recreation Management, Youth & Community Services, Program Management / Leadership
• Industry Nonprofit / Community Services, Education / Youth Development, Recreation / Sports & Leisure
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Alison Irwin
• Phone [phone] x 3005

Description

The Resident Camp Director provides year-round leadership for assigned resident camp programs and operations. This position oversees program quality, staff development, participant safety, risk management, family communication, and achievement of program and financial goals. The Resident Camp Director ensures assigned programs are mission-driven, well managed, and compliant with YMCA policies, applicable laws, licensing requirements, American Camp Association standards, and other relevant requirements.
Responsibilities may include oversight of summer camp, camper services, wilderness and adventure programming, BOLD/GOLD, group camping, family camp, or other resident camp functions based on the assigned portfolio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership and oversight for assigned resident camp programs and operations, ensuring a safe, engaging, inclusive, and high-quality experience for campers, families, groups, and guests.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and develops staff and volunteers; ensures appropriate staffing levels, clear performance expectations, and consistent application of YMCA policies and practices.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates assigned programs and services using participant feedback, outcomes, enrollment trends, industry practices, and organizational priorities to support continuous improvement.
• Maintains active oversight of participant safety and well-being, including appropriate supervision practices, behavior support, emergency response, incident reporting, and child abuse prevention requirements.
• Ensures assigned programs operate in accordance with YMCA policies, applicable laws and regulations, licensing requirements, American Camp Association standards, grant requirements, risk management practices, and other applicable standards.
• Develops and maintains effective communication and positive relationships with campers, parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, alumni, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Develops, manages, and monitors assigned budgets and financial performance; supports enrollment, retention, revenue, expense management, and other established program goals.
• Ensures facilities, equipment, supplies, records, systems, and other resources needed for assigned programs are maintained and used safely and effectively; coordinates with facilities and other support teams as needed.
• Supports marketing, recruitment, outreach, registration, fundraising, alumni engagement, special events, and other activities that strengthen participation and advance the camp’s mission.
  The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Maintains accurate and timely records, reports, evaluations, incident documentation, staff records, and other required program or operational documentation.
• Participates as an active member of the resident camp leadership team and collaborates across departments to support year-round camp operations, strategic priorities, and a consistent participant and staff experience.
• Represents the YMCA positively in the community and participates in branch, association, professional development, and other meetings or activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in resident camp, youth development, outdoor recreation, or a comparable setting
• Demonstrated experience supervising, training, and developing staff and/or volunteers
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience managing programs, budgets, and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies
• Required YMCA and safety certifications must be obtained and maintained within established timelines
• Additional specialized experience, skills, and certifications may be required based on the assigned program portfolio

Summary

This is an exempt leadership position serving as the Overnight Camp Director , responsible for year-round leadership and oversight of resident/overnight camp programs and operations. The Director supervises staff, ensures camper safety and program quality, manages risk, supports families, and oversees program and financial goals. This position ensures a safe, positive, and engaging overnight camp experience while maintaining compliance with YMCA policies, licensing requirements, applicable laws, and American Camp Association standards.

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.