Camp Director, Y Adventure Camp

Do you love the outdoors and have a passion for youth development and leadership? Join the Greater Burlington YMCA as the Camp Director of Y Adventure Camp and lead a nature-based day camp that empowers youth ages 8 to 13 through exploration, play, and connection with the natural world.

Located on the scenic Rock Point property in Burlington, this camp provides children with a unique opportunity to build confidence, friendships, and a love for the outdoors. As Camp Director, you’ll lead a dedicated team, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and enriching summer experience for every camper.

Schedule and Location: June 1st- August 17th , Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, on the beautiful property of Rock Point- 20 Rock Point Rd, Burlington, Vermont

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Spend your summer outside in a beautiful, natural setting.
• Make a meaningful impact by creating a safe and engaging environment for campers and staff.
• Gain valuable experience in youth development, team leadership, and program management.
• All Y staff receive a free Y membership!

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the daily operations of Rock Point Camp, ensuring a safe, structured, and fun environment.
• Supervise and support camp counselors, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Create and manage weekly staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and smooth operations.
• Plan and lead engaging, nature-based activities such as hiking, swimming, and group games.
• Monitor camper behavior, staff performance, and safety procedures in all camp areas, especially near water and in wooded spaces.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with camper families, Y leadership, and partner organizations.
• Ensure proper implementation of all Y safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk management strategies.
• Adapt activities based on camper needs, staff capacity, and environmental conditions (e.g., weather).
• Promote the health and well-being of all campers through hydration, sunscreen application, and regular rest breaks.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incidents, and staff hours using the YMCA payroll system.
• Assure accuracy and approve timecards, submitting to payroll in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the Y’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams, preferred.
• 2+ years experience with children ages 8-13.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Lifeguard certification, preferred (or willingness to obtain). 
• Previous experience in a camp, recreational, or educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position is 100% outdoors and requires the employee have:

• Ability to effectively supervise and ensure the safety of children by maintaining visual and auditory awareness in various environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, or support children up to 35 pounds as needed for care, safety, and engagement.
• Ability to engage in active participation in all aspects of the program, including hiking trails, swimming in the lake, and other outdoor activities.
• Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
• Ability to stand and stay active for long periods, including frequent movement such as kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children, including in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in and adapt to all weather conditions including rain, heat, mud, bugs, and more.