Activities Director - YMCA Camp Chandler

Oversee the 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 all activities meet Camp Chandler’s standards for safety, quality, and camper experience.

Ensure all activity areas are clean, organized, properly maintained, and ready for daily programming.

Conduct regular inspections of activity areas and equipment to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs, or replacement needs.

Maintain a complete and accurate inventory of land-based activity equipment and supplies.

Remove damaged or unsafe equipment from use and communicate replacement needs to the Camp Director.

Develop and maintain systems for properly storing, organizing, cleaning, and caring for activity equipment.

Ensure equipment is returned, accounted for, and properly stored after activities and at the conclusion of each day.

Monitor activity staff to ensure proper safety procedures, equipment use, and camper supervision are consistently followed.

Provide coaching, feedback, and additional training to activity staff when needed.

Assist with planning and implementing all-camp activities, special programs, theme days, and evening programs as assigned.

Ensure all activities follow Camp Chandler and YMCA policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Maintain required 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.