POSITION SUMMARY:

The Adventure and Trips Director is responsible for the development and direct implementation of Frost Valley YMCA’s Adventure and Trips Programs. These programs include residential camp programs for campers entering grades 5 through 9, an extensive summer adventure trips lineup for campers entering grades 7 through 11, as well as our Adventurers in Training (AiT) program for campers entering grade 11. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants, families and staff. The Adventure and Trips Director will assist with recruiting, marketing, program and trip development, staff training, camp operations, risk management and emergency preparedness, and evaluation. 

This position requires living on site at camp year round, with room and board provided. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Camper Recruitment

• Participate in and execute recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals
• Work with the Camping Services team to manage a calendar of recruitment efforts including camp fairs, open houses, info sessions, school and community events, etc...
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents and caregivers
• Recruit, develop and implement the Adventurers in Training (AiT) program

Staff Hiring and Management

• Recruit and hire a team of ~60 seasonal staff including leadership, trip leaders, international staff, general counselors, and junior counselors (staff aged under 18)
• Supervise a team of seasonal directors and coordinators who in turn supervise all front line staff and trip leaders, providing ongoing coaching and feedback
• Responsible for administrative duties including scheduling, payroll, documentation of staff coaching and evaluation
• Work with Camping Services team to develop and implement staff training for resident and adventure camp staff

Program Operations

• Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day camp operations
• Manage the trip center which includes gear, food, transport and trip logistics for Adventure trips and residential camp overnights
• Develop and oversee a schedule of summer camp adventure trips, which includes scouting new trips, coordinating with vendors
• Develop new and cutting edge programs and adventure trips that push Frost Valley into the forefront of adventure and outdoor challenge
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and American Camping Association accreditation standards
• Maintain the highest safety standards for 100+ adventure and trips campers per session, including the review and execution of adventure risk management protocols. 
• Directly responsible for emergency and incident response for all adventure programs and trips
• Review and respond to camper and family feedback; providing prompt, friendly and informative service to stakeholders
• Support the summer camp registrar to ensure camper registration records, paperwork and accounts are up to date
• With guidance from the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services, manage the Adventure program budget
• Collaborate with the Activities team to develop and implement a quality program schedule for Adventure Village campers
• Create and support a joyful camp experience and environment, ensuring camp program is executed in a way that is fun, while also encouraging challenge, growth and new outdoor experiences
• Any and all other tasks as assigned by the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services

Organizational Leadership

• Ensure that Frost Valley achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
• Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s eight core values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, community, diversity, stewardship and inclusion

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

SALARY RANGE: $52,000.00 to $60,000.00 annualized salary (position is eligible for overtime) plus generous benefits and year round housing

Exciting Perks: Medical, dental and vision effective the first of the month after completing 60 days of employment; company paid holidays and sick time, biweekly PTO accruals, free access to onsite gym, free meals during work hours, 403(b) Smart Savings account accessible immediately upon hire, company paid life insurance and long term disability, additional voluntary insurance options such as short term disability and pet insurance 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older 
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in a resident camp setting
• Experience working with youth participants in an adventure and trips setting 
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills 
• Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others
• Be able to multi-task and handle pressure well 
• Be able to maintain a flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekends, being on call, and may occasionally include overnight travel
• Enjoy working with children, teens, families and other staff 
• Possess clean, valid US Driver’s License desired

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Employee will be required to traverse on rough terrain.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.