Inclusion Director

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.

The Inclusion Director oversees a team of staff who provide direct support to campers who need extra support while y support Mental, Emotional and Social Health needs of campers, with the aim of helping everyone to feel safe, happy, and comfortable while always ensuring the supervision and safety of campers. They supervise a small team of Camper Support Coordinators. The Inclusion Director is supervised by the Summer Program Director and performs other duties as assigned.

This is an Authorized Driver position, read more in the Position Requirements.

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Compensation: $115/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for second season
: $123/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for
third season
: $131/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for 4 or more seasons
: $139/day.

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

• Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision. Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times, especially campers who need extra support
• Works closely with unit directors, assistant directors, medical team staff, and cabin counselors providing resources, suggestions, and direct support for campers who need extra attention due to behavior, health (mental and physical), or life circumstance
• Communicates directly with parents, guardians, or case workers pro- and re-actively to gain tips for working with specific campers and to give updates on the campers' experience
• Maintains detailed reports and accounts of all work with campers, families, and staff
• Assists as a member of the leadership team with plans, schedules, and facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate and which promote camper skill and character development
• Organizes, leads, and assists with facilitation of all-camp special events
• Supervises assigned seasonal staff by observing, coaching, providing feedback and assisting with problem solving
• Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group
  
  Maintains safety and cleanliness standards. Takes special note of individual camper/staff health needs or concerns on a daily basis. Shares cleaning duties with fellow staff
• Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintains equipment in sound and safe order
• Attends directors meeting and trainings
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and corrective action situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

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

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff housing is apartment style, shared housing.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

This is a full-time, seasonal position (May 31, 2027 - August 25, 2027). The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular…