Director, Groups and Retreats - Camp Horsethief YMCA

At the Y, we believe children discover themselves through interactions with others and having the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir immerses children in a community where making friends is natural, exploring new interests is encouraged, and discovering inner strength is guaranteed. YMCA Camp teaches self-reliance, instills a love for nature and the outdoors, and builds character and leadership—all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, friends, zip‑lining, paddle boarding, mentorships, ropes course, and so much more.

YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is positively the best way to change a child’s life.

The Groups and Retreats Director is responsible for administering the total operation of Outdoor Education and Retreats and Conferences programs within Branch and Association parameters, overseeing the safe management of programs, facilities and program areas, volunteer and staff development, and financial development within the department.

• Supervise Outdoor Facilitator staff, including hiring, onboarding, role‑modeling, coaching, scheduling, and on‑going development.
• Supervise daily operations of program areas providing role‑modeling, coaching, and safety guidelines.
• Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
• Support camp staff to assist in their achievement of camp programs and counselor goals.
• Expand existing programs and establish new programs and activities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Develops and directs program activities to meet YMCA, ACA, and State of Idaho standards, guidelines, and objectives.
• Assist in the administration and management of camp operation.
• Develop and manage program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Manage all aspects of programming to ensure budget, quality, and safety expectations are met.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to market and distribute program information.
• Be a contributing member of assigned Association Program Strategy Team.
• Coordinate use of Camp facilities for program activities and events, including working with other Y and community leaders as needed.

• Must be at least 25 years of age at the start of employment. (Per American Camping Association standards.)
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in related field.
• Must be able to live on‑site during scheduled seasons and programs.
• Background must include strong skills in human relations, budgeting and fiscal management, financial development, camp management, and staff and volunteer management.
• Experience facilitating group is preferred.
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.

This is a full‑time, year‑round position. Candidates must have the ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week and live at YMCA camp facilities in Cascade, Idaho during program delivery. Regular nights and weekends are required.

Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full‑time employees.

Benefits include;

• 12% employer‑funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer‑paid for family).
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
• Generous paid‑time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race or sexual orientation.

The Y is for all.

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website atvidaho.org or contact jobs.

All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.