Camp Operations Director

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.

SUMMARY

Operations Directors provide leadership across Outdoor Leadership programs. Responsibilities include managing operations, mentoring staff, and assisting in problem solving as unique and challenging situations arise. Operation Directors plan curriculum, provide on-call support to groups in the field, support evacuations, communicate with families, and ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of programs. Operations Directors are supervised by and work closely with Program Directors or Executive Director and perform other duties as assigned. This is an Authorized Driver position, read more in the Position Requirements.

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

HIRING RANGE: $200/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for the second season: $225/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for three or more seasons: $250/day.

What you'll get from working at The Y

· Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household

· Free access to mental health resources

· Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

What you'll be doing

1. Supervises assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving. Supervises and assists with specific participant supervision. Ensures that all staff are accounting for participants and safety at all times, especially participants who need extra support.
2. Plans and implements programming and events.
3. Assists in day-to-day operations.
4. Communicates with caregivers or guardians as needed
5. Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.
6. Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
7. Direct all aspects of wilderness courses including logistics, staff supervision, participants, risk management situations, and a positive group culture.
8. 1. Oversee the safe delivery of wilderness courses- with an emphasis on multicultural leadership.
   2. Work within a leadership team to ensure all staff and participants have the equipment, tools and knowledge needed to be successful.
   3. Build strong rapport with participants, staff, and families, foster positive group development, create structure, and draw learning from experiential activities.
9. Train and mentor staff in how to:
10. 1. Build emotionally and physically safe environments with groups of middle and high school participants.
    2. Help participants build emotional intelligence and multicultural leadership skills through wilderness experience.
    3. Model cultural humility and celebrate diversity, effectively working with people of different identities, backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
    4. Ensure both a physically and an emotionally safe and inclusive environment for youth and staff.
11.  Attends staff meetings.
12.  Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training.
13. Stays on call overnight as assigned
14. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
15. Other duties as assigned.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor Leadership is based out of the Cascade People’s Center (CPC), located in Seattle, WA. Programs begin and end at the CPC. Programming takes place in remote wilderness locations (national park, national forest, state park land) across Washington State. The Operations Director role is primarily office based, aside from participation in staff training, driving, and other field-based support.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs, safely travel over varied terrain (trails, tree roots, boulder/rock fields, shoreline, mud, snow, ice) up to 15 miles per day, be comfortable spending multiple days in a wilderness setting, communicate both verbally and non-verbally with other staff, volunteers, and participants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off during the summer season and five days on and two days off during other seasons, 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

Employees must be able to commute to the Cascade People’s Center, 309 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Parking is not available onsite, but there is paid public parking located around the building. The area is serviced by several public bus routes. All travel required for work will be done in YMCA vehicles. This is an Authorized Driver position, read more in the Position Requirements. Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

What we're looking for in an applicant

• Experience making the transference of a wilderness experience relevant to the everyday lives of youth. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with youth and adults from a variety of backgrounds. 
• Ability to role model compassionate and confident leadership. 
• High level of self-awareness and can work in a collaborative setting. 
• Commitment to working with diverse groups of youth and staff. 
• Possesses strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a problem-solving mentality. 
• Ability to mentor staff in technical backcountry skills, including backpacking, rock climbing, paddling, and mountaineering. 
• Ability to mentor staff in interpersonal skills, including clear consistent communication, building positive group culture, and supporting participants through challenges such as homesickness, conflict, etc.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Experience with Microsoft Office suit (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered. 
• Current WFR or W-EMT, and CPR Certification* 
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Permit* 
• Leave No Trace 101 Certification*

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. 

* Required by start date 

This position requires driving:

Driving Duties Requirement
This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required. Driving roles are safety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:

YGS Driving Record Standards

Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2) vehicle related suspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents.  Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Speeding 
• Improper Lane Change 
• Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way 
• Failure to Obey Traffic Signal 
• Failure to obey Traffic Sign

Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
• Driving with an open container of alcohol
• Reckless Driving
• Hit and Run – property damage only (Incidents resulting in injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
• Racing
• Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
• Speeding over 20 mph
• Fleeing and/or eluding police
• Any other felony driving conviction(s)

Driving records that result in permanent disqualification from driving duties:

• More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test for entirety of driving history. 
• More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license 

• Hit and Run resulting in bodily injury or death
• Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle

 *The YMCA of Greater Seattle will conduct individualized assessments of applicant criminal histories 

 
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Current state approved first aid certification*
2. Current state approved CPR certification*
3. Master’s degree in relevant program or a closely related field from an accredited school.
4. Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
5. Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

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.
 
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.