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YMCA of Greater Seattle · 5 hours ago

Operations Director

Longbranch, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$205/d - $265/d

2+ years exp

YMCA of Greater Seattle is dedicated to promoting equity and social justice in their programs. The Operations Director will provide leadership across all camp programs, managing operations, coaching staff, and ensuring participant safety and engagement.

Association

Responsibilities

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

Plans and implements camp programming and events

Assists in day-to-day operations of camp programs

Manages participant and staff behaviors

Communicates with caregivers or guardians as needed

Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge

Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available

Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition

Ensures communication with support staff, including kitchen and maintenance staff

Attends staff meetings

Participates in and leads specific areas of staff training

Stays on call overnight as assigned

Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationYouth behavior managementCustomer service experienceLeadership skillsEmergency responseCultural competenceOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Current certifications in CPR and First Aid

2+ years camping/customer service experience

Experience with and knowledge of youth behavior management and child abuse prevention

Ability to respond to emergency situations

Demonstrate leadership skills. Must be able to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate organizational skills

Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous activity in an outdoor setting, including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping and swimming

Ability to relate to parents/caregivers, participants, and staff in a professional manner

Driving duties for this role are Required

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

Preferred

Current state approved first aid certification

Current state approved CPR certification

Master's degree in relevant program or a closely related field from an accredited school

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

Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building