Sleepaway Camp Program Director — Onsite Housing Included

YMCA; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Job summary

YMCA Camp Cosby in Alpine, Alabama is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead our signature sleepaway camp experience. You’ll drive the program’s direction, culture, and camper safety while building and leading a high-performing team.

As a senior leader, you’ll own enrollment growth, staff development, and budget oversight for the 2000+ camper season, partnering with marketing and the YMCA to deliver a safe, transformative summer for every participant who stays onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field.
• 3–5 years of sleepaway/resident camp programming and supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills — with campers, families, staff, and community partners alike.
• A self-directed, organized approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Proficiency with Camp Management platforms (Campminder, CampBrain etc preferred), Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and general web/social media tools.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Willingness to live onsite at Camp Cosby; housing is provided as part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all operations of the Camp Cosby sleepaway camp program totalling over 2000 campers per summer.
• Lead, hire, train, and develop a team including an Associate Director, office staff, and 120 seasonal summer staff.
• Build and execute strategies to grow new camper enrollment and strengthen returning-camper rates.
• Design and deliver innovative, high-quality programming that keeps campers safe, engaged, and coming back.
• Own the budget for the sleepaway program, including revenue, expense tracking, and monthly variance reporting.
• Lead marketing and social media efforts for the program in partnership with the Association marketing team.
• Set and enforce safety, risk management, and staffing standards across all programming, in line with YMCA of Greater Birmingham and ACA standards.
• Represent the sleepaway camp program to the Camp Cosby Board and support the annual fundraising campaign.
• Board development - Provide guidance and direct the Health and Wellness Committee of YMCA Camp Cosby Volunteer Board and manage all aspects of the Medical Volunteer team during the summer.
• Some weekend work required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field

Tools

Camp Management platforms (Campminder, CampBrain)

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Web/Social media tools

Job description

YMCA Camp Cosby in Alpine, Alabama is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead our signature sleepaway camp experience. You’ll drive the program’s direction, culture, and camper safety while building and leading a high-performing team.

As a senior leader, you’ll own enrollment growth, staff development, and budget oversight for the 2000+ camper season, partnering with marketing and the YMCA to deliver a safe, transformative summer for every participant who stays onsite.