Summer Family Camp Assistant Program Director

Summer 2026 Family Camp Assistant Program Director

YMCA Family Camp Pinewood is hiring a Family Camp Assistant Program Director for Summer 2026!

Pay: $750 bi‑weekly, housing & meals provided

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work‑life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

• Helps plan and implement recreational activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, fishing, songfests, swimming, nature hikes, archery, boating, adventure activities, and more.
• Works with the Program Director and Program Staff team to create weekly programs to engage camp participants of all ages and provide a variety of experiences.
• Assist with the overall functions of the camp daily schedule.
• Coaches and mentors camp staff to support them in creating positive experiences for youth and families.
• Enforces rules and regulations of the facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
• Supervise camp staff working assigned program areas.
• Have current required certification for assigned program area by the camp’s vendor of choice or equivalent or achieve certification upon hire.
• Sets up facilities and/or equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use. Immediately notifies Program Director of any broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are needed.
• Works to keep facilities safe, clean and inviting by adhering to YMCA and American Camping Association standards. Promotes the value of keeping camp clean, welcoming and safe with staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff and program participants by setting an example of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Follow opening and closing procedures for all program areas. Responsible to ensure program areas are locked and secured while not in use.
• Assist in conducting mid‑summer and end‑summer evaluations for counselors.
• Responsible for overall safety checks, cleanliness, upkeep and care for assigned program area.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Deal with any staff management issues promptly. Program Staff are expected to not ask staff to do anything that he/she would not do themselves.
• Supports the YMCA’s mission and camp operations as needed.

• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard.
• Experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required.
• Will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences.
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality instruction using age-appropriate practices.
• Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to, and a passion for, the mission of the YMCA.
• Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all program participants.
• Ability to train staff and campers of all age levels in safety regulations and emergency procedures.

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.