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Adventure And Trips Director
- Location
- Claryville, New York
- Wages/Pay
- $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 / year
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts:
Nov 01, 2024
About Us:
The Adventure and Trips Director is responsible for the development and direct implementation of Frost Valley YMCA’s Adventure and Trips Programs. These programs include residential camp programs for campers entering grades 5 through 9, an extensive summer adventure trips lineup for campers entering grades 7 through 11, as well as our Adventurers in Training (AiT) program for campers entering grade 11. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants, families and staff. The Adventure and Trips Director will assist with recruiting, marketing, program and trip development, staff training, camp operations, risk management and emergency preparedness, and evaluation.
This position requires living on site at camp year round, with room and board provided.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Camper Recruitment
Participate in and execute recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals
Work with the Camping Services team to manage a calendar of recruitment efforts including camp fairs, open houses, info sessions, school and community events, etc...
Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents and caregivers
Recruit, develop and implement the Adventurers in Training (AiT) program
Staff Hiring and Management
Recruit and hire a team of ~60 seasonal staff including leadership, trip leaders, international staff, general counselors, and junior counselors (staff aged under 18)
Supervise a team of seasonal directors and coordinators who in turn supervise all front line staff and trip leaders, providing ongoing coaching and feedback
Responsible for administrative duties including scheduling, payroll, documentation of staff coaching and evaluation
Work with Camping Services team to develop and implement staff training for resident and adventure camp staff
Program Operations
Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day camp operations
Manage the trip center which includes gear, food, transport and trip logistics for Adventure trips and residential camp overnights
Develop and oversee a schedule of summer camp adventure trips, which includes scouting new trips, coordinating with vendors
Develop new and cutting edge programs and adventure trips that push Frost Valley into the forefront of adventure and outdoor challenge
Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and American Camping Association accreditation standards
Maintain the highest safety standards for 100+ adventure and trips campers per session, including the review and execution of adventure risk management protocols.
Directly responsible for emergency and incident response for all adventure programs and trips
Review and respond to camper and family feedback; providing prompt, friendly and informative service to stakeholders
Support the summer camp registrar to ensure camper registration records, paperwork and accounts are up to date
With guidance from the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services, manage the Adventure program budget
Collaborate with the Activities team to develop and implement a quality program schedule for Adventure Village campers
Create and support a joyful camp experience and environment, ensuring camp program is executed in a way that is fun, while also encouraging challenge, growth and new outdoor experiences
Any and all other tasks as assigned by the Executive and Associate Directors of Camping Services
Organizational Leadership
Ensure that Frost Valley achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s eight core values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, community, diversity, stewardship and inclusion
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 21 years of age or older
Bachelor’s degree in related field or a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in a resident camp setting
Experience working with youth participants in an adventure and trips setting
Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others
Be able to multi-task and handle pressure well
Be able to maintain a flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekends, being on call, and may occasionally include overnight travel
Enjoy working with children, teens, families and other staff
Possess clean, valid US Driver’s License desired
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
Employee will be required to traverse on rough terrain.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled
SALARY RANGE: $52,000.00 to $60,000.00 annualized salary (position is eligible for overtime) plus generous benefits and year round housing
Exciting Perks: Medical, dental and vision effective the first of the month after completing 60 days of employment; company paid holidays and sick time, biweekly PTO accruals, free access to onsite gym, free meals during work hours, 403(b) Smart Savings account accessible immediately upon hire, company paid life insurance and long term disability, additional voluntary insurance options such as short term disability and pet insurance
Frost Valley YMCA provides exceptional outdoor experiences for almost 40,000 children, families, and adults every year through day and overnight camp programs. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse community where everyone feels like they belong. We prioritize caring and connectedness, promoting honesty, respect, responsibility, and accountability to ourselves, each other, and our environment.
We aspire to be a place where people from all backgrounds and experiences can connect, belong and grow, through engagement in nature, the arts and recreation. Together, we'll create an inclusive and empowering environment for everyone.
Contact Info
- Keri-Ann Poley
- kpoley@frostvalley.org
- (845) 985-2291
- frostvalley.org