Overnight Camp Director | Lead Safe, Engaging Programs

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

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.