Senior Program Director - YAdventure

• Job Category Camp, Full-Time
• Employee Type Exempt Full-Time

• Name Betsy Grams
• Email betsy.grams

Senior Program Director - YAdventure | $57,000 to $65,00 annually

Lead unforgettable adventures that inspire connection, challenge, and growth.

As the Senior Program Director for Adventure Lab, you’ll help to shape innovative outdoor experiences, adventure races, community events, and year-round engagement opportunities that impact participants of all ages. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and creative leader who excels at program development, volunteer engagement, community partnerships, and organizational leadership. If you're passionate about expanding access to adventure, building meaningful community connections, and driving programs that make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you.

• Full-Time
• Schedule varies based on programs, events, and seasonal needs
• May include evenings and weekends
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions
• Travel between YMCA, camp, and partner locations as needed

The salary for this position starts at $48,665. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

The Senior Program Director for Adventure Lab provides leadership, development, and coordination for YMCA Adventure Lab programs, events, and initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, marketing, and evaluating high-quality adventure experiences, including adventure races, Unlock It! maps, and year-round community engagement opportunities across camps and partner locations. The position partners closely with Adventure leadership, Gathering Pines team, volunteers, community organizations, and association teams to expand participation, ensure safe and equitable program delivery, achieve budget and enrollment goals, and support strategic initiatives.

The role also recruits and develops volunteers, builds community partnerships, supports fundraising and accreditation efforts, serves in leadership capacities on association-wide projects and initiatives, and manages multiple areas of camp and adventure programs to advance organizational goals and enhance participant experiences.

• Partner with Y Adventure leadership, community councils, committees, volunteers, and association teams to develop and deliver high-quality programs, events, and participant experiences for diverse age and skill levels.
• Develop and implement marketing, promotional, and participant recruitment strategies; procure goods and services to support programs, events, and experiences.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve innovative adventure programs, events, and experiences that advance strategic, operational, and participant engagement goals.
• Establish and maintain systems for ongoing program evaluation to ensure high-quality outcomes, equitable experiences, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, risk management practices, and emergency procedures; support program assessments and operational readiness.
• Maintain knowledge of program equipment, facilities, and infrastructure requirements to support safe and effective program delivery.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, engage, and recognize volunteers to support Adventure Lab programs and initiatives.
• Manage Adventure Lab programs and initiatives to achieve budget, enrollment, and performance goals.
• Support budgeting, fundraising, volunteer…