Program Director, Camp Abnaki

Description

Ready to plan the most unforgettable summer ever? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for a creative, organized, and wildly enthusiastic Program Director to bring the magic to every corner of camp. If designing epic evening programs, mentoring staff, and turning everyday moments into lifelong memories sounds like your ideal summer, this is the job for you! As a key member of our Leadership Team, you'll help shape the camp experience for every camper and staff member—from high-action skills classes to the kind of campfire nights kids talk about all year long.

The contract for this position is from June 11 through August 22. Possibilities of pre-season and post-season work are also available. 

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Be the Fun Architect: Dream up and coordinate camp-wide games, theme nights, skill classes, and weekend adventures.
• Lead an Awesome Team: Support Program Staff, Counselors, and Specialists as they bring your program vision to life.
• Live the Camp Life: Spend your summer on the shores of Lake Champlain with housing and meals included in compensation.
• Make a Big Impact: Create a program culture rooted in growth, inclusion, silliness, and our motto: “Help the Other Fellow.”

What You’ll Do:

• Build an Unforgettable Program: Create and maintain a high-quality, engaging camp program full of variety, challenge, and fun.
• Lead & Inspire Staff: Train, mentor, and support Program Staff, Counselors, and Specialists to deliver their best work every day.
• Shape Camp Culture: Set the tone for a positive, welcoming, and spirited environment for campers and staff alike.
• Create Schedules That Make the Magic Happen: Build camper and staff schedules for skill classes, Free Time, evening programs, and more.
• Keep Programs Running Smoothly: Monitor safety, maintain program supplies and equipment, restock as needed, and ensure program areas are ready for action.
• Support Daily Operations: Assist with staff training, evening watch, meals, and Admin on Duty responsibilities.
• Lead with Heart: Model the Y’s Core Values—Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility—and our camp motto in all that you do.

Salary:

$775 - $947.52 / week based on a 6-day workweek

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and submit to a motor vehicle record check.    
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbal and written. 
• Experienced leadership with groups of various sizes and ages. 
• Prior experience in a resident camp setting with knowledge of basic camp activities with the ability to lead program areas as needed. 
• Organizational and supervisory skills.  
• Ability to live on site for the duration of the summer season.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

• Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.  
• Visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.  
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.  
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods. 
• Ability to promptly and adequately respond to all emergency situations on camp.