Camp Widjiwagan Program Director

Job Description

The Summer Program Director is a key leader responsible for shaping and coordinating Widjiwagan’s summer wilderness tripping program. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining exceptional staff, ensuring they are prepared to deliver safe, high-quality trips that reflect Widji’s mission. Working closely with the Executive Director and Wilderness Program Director, the Summer Program Director budgets and markets programs while building strong connections with families through engagement before, during, and after the summer season. They also represent Widji at camper recruitment events including the Board of Director meetings. While the position is remote for much of the year, it requires on-site presence from May to September for hands-on program leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating transformative outdoor experiences, building a strong staff community, and working collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Excellent comprehensive benefits package, free membership and program discounts included with a compensation range of $43k-57k depending on experience and qualifications. Full job description and camp and community details below. Job Summary :

The Summer Program Director is a key leader responsible for shaping and coordinating Widjiwagan’s summer wilderness tripping program. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining exceptional staff, ensuring they are prepared to deliver safe, high-quality trips that reflect Widji’s mission. Working closely with the Executive Director and Wilderness Program Director, the Summer Program Director budgets and markets programs while building strong connections with families through engagement before, during, and after the summer season. They also represent Widji at camper recruitment events including the Board of Director meetings. While the position is remote for much of the year, it requires on-site presence from May to September for hands-on program leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating transformative outdoor experiences, building a strong staff community, and working collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Essential Functions :

Works with the Camp Leadership, Board of Directors, and respective committees to ensure high quality programs for groups participating (age and skill levels) along customer facing facilities.

Develops and implements marketing and promotion plans and recruitment of participants.

Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.

Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.

Recruits, hires, trains and supervises seasonal staff or part-time staff.

Develops and implements new and existing programs, including day to day operations, administrative, purchasing and quality.

Evaluates and reviews programs to ensure high quality, equitable outcomes.

Routinely inspects and replaces all program area equipment as needed.

Manages all programs to meet annual budget and enrollment goals.

Maintains certifications, accreditations, and all necessary reports.

Supports Annual Fund, Y of the North Committees, Community Boards, and partnership efforts.

Supports and directs events as needed for community development, alumni relations, and fundraising.

Participates in Y of the North initiatives as directed by the Adventure team leadership.

Oversees risk management to ensure safe and certified customer experience.

Assists with the operation of all camp and adventure duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Relationships :

This position reports to Camp Executive Director. The incumbent interacts regularly with all camp and Y staff, volunteers, program participants, and community partnerships. The Program Director plays an active role in committees as assigned by their supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for supervising seasonal and part time staff. The Program Director works closely with the Executive Director and / or Senior Program Director in planning and implementing programs. This position represents the Y of the North in mission, vision and accountability to all potential participants.

• Qualifications :

Required :

Minimum age of 21 years.

Minimum of three (3) years camp or related experience.

Minimum of one (1) camp season of supervisory experience.

Relevant previous experience in developing, implementing, administering camp or youth programs.

Ability to demonstrate considerable skill and experience in program leadership and management.

Experienced in outdoor living skills, first aid, risk and emergency management.

Demonstrated skills in group development, recruitment, training and the supervision of staff and volunteers.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR / AED provided by YMCA or other certified organization (may be obtained upon hire but must be completed before an employee supervises youth).

Preferred :

Ability to become DQF (formerly DOT) certified driver.

Bachelor’s degree

Multilingual

Work Conditions :

Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 50 pounds and able to traverse hilly and uneven terrain.

Works in a wide variety of environmental factors.

Perform essential program support to camp activities and programs which may include, but not limited to the following activities : semi – reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, working in narrow and / or confining spaces underground, overhead, and at ground level, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs, and lying on stomach and / or back.

Ability to perform tasks outdoor in different climates.

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

Additional Notes :

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from Camp and Adventure Senior Leadership or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.

Requirements

Salary : $43,000 - $57,000