Job Details

Overview

• OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
  The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

Assistant Program Directors provide leadership across all of camp's programs. Responsibilities include coaching and supervising staff; working with school groups, families, and other user groups before and during their time at camp; managing the day-to-day operations of camp; and assisting in problem solving as unique and challenging situations arise. Assistant Program Directors are supervised by Sr. Program Directors and perform other duties as assigned. This is an Authorized Driver position; read more in the Position Qualifications.

The Spring 2026 season runs from February - June.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at The Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.

What you'll get from working at The Y:

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Access to a large organic garden
• A positive, growth-oriented community of fun coworkers
• Opportunity for adventure every day

Compensation: New hires: $145 / day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $155 / day; Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for three or more seasons: $175 / day

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing as Assistant Program Director:

• Act as part of the total camp staff team to provide a quality outdoor education program to school groups and weekend family camps.
• Actively contribute to the camp staff team by communicating ideas and concerns openly, making solution-oriented suggestions, exhibiting a service-minded attitude, and being an appropriate role model.
• Supervise assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, and assisting with problem solving.
• Ensure that all staff are accounting for participants and safety at all times.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate program activities that are developmentally appropriate, and which promote participant skill and character development.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are met in all cabins, facilities, staff housing, program areas, bathrooms, and main lodge. Monitor and restock housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Create accurate staff schedules on a weekly basis.
• Assist with development of marketing materials.
• Serve as Program Instructor as needed.
• Communicate personal, participant, and / or staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in all required meeting and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, program and equipment inspection written documentation, and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific Assistant Program Director Responsibilities

Outdoor Environmental Education (OEE) Assistant Program Director:

• Plan and deliver creative quality programming for user groups, including evening activities.
• Design program schedules to meet each group's needs.
• Host school groups onsite as assigned.
• Secure user group attendance and statistical information before group departs camp.
• Conduct group satisfaction surveys to ensure that programs meet groups' needs and are of the highest quality.
• Ensure communication with support staff when hosting groups, including kitchen and maintenance staff.

Conference & Retreat (C&R) Assistant Program Director:

• Plan and deliver creative quality programming for user groups, including evening activities.
• Design program schedules to meet each group's needs.
• Host conference and retreat groups onsite as assigned.
• Conduct group satisfaction surveys to ensure that programs meet groups' needs and are of the highest quality.
• Ensure communication with support staff when hosting groups, including kitchen and maintenance staff.

Office Assistant Program Director:

• Ensure office supplies are properly stocked and ordered in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service, including on phone calls and in person.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Ensure all schedules and external communications are correct in content and grammar.
• Manage and operate the Camp Store.
• Assist in the logistics of getting groups to and from camp.

Work Environment

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers or in shared housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift or store janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp work week is five (5) days on and two (2) days off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

Travel

This position is required to live onsite at camp. Travel is primarily local during work shifts, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected. This is an Authorized Driver position; read more in the Position Qualifications.

Qualifications

You are 21 years of age or older and have:

• Current state-approved First Aid certification.*
• Current state-approved CPR certification.*
• Two (2) or more years of camping / customer service experience.
• Ability to work as a team with other members of the leadership team.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• CPR and FA training will be provided within the first 30 days of employment.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

This position requires driving.

This safety-sensitive role requires transporting clients as “authorized drivers” for The Y. Potential offers will be contingent upon meeting the following conditions: Being 21+, having a valid driver's license for at least three years, and possessing a driving record that meets Y standards (i.e., no more than two moving violations within the last three years; no significant incidents, such as reckless driving, DUI / DWI, tickets 20+ miles above the speed limit, etc., within the last 5 years). You must also pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances, including marijuana.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
• Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.

Encouraged to Apply:

• Those seeking experience in leading others.
• Those interested in working with youth.
• Those with a passion for nature and hoping to be a better steward.
• Those interested in developing social-emotional skills in self and others.

Mission Statement

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Our Values

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.