Overview
Surrounded by nature, outdoor adventure, and a supportive environment, Camp Chief Ouray offers the ultimate mountain summer camp experience.
This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, day camp and overnight camp, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. The Summer Camp Director is primarily responsible for successful implementation of camp programs for the Traditional Camp programs (7-14 year old’s); budgeting, hiring and training staff, scheduling, and hitting goals set forth by the YMCA of the Rockies.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of education, training, and/or experience related to organized camping and at least 24 years of age.
- Possess or the ability to earn YMCA Team Leader certification within three (3) years.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards of the American Camp Association and their applicability to programs.
- Possess a valid, USA state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
Required Skills:
- Experience in budgeting; creating and maintaining.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills with parents/guardians, staff and peers.
- Ability to strategically plan two years into the future.
- Ability to identify, cultivate and be a liaison with outside agencies of like-minded missions.
- Assist in the marketing of camp and improvement in the retention of campers over multiple years.
- Be aware of and work to meet Colorado Child Care Licensing regulations
Preferred Skills:
-Training in Mental Health First Aid and Restorative Justice
-Spanish/Bilingual
About Camp Chief Ouray, - YMCA of the Rockies
YMCA of the Rockies is the largest YMCA camp and conference center in the world, operating two globally known centers in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The overnight summer camp of YMCA of the Rockies, Camp Chief Ouray, operates out of the Snow Mountain Ranch center in Granby, Colorado. Stunningly spread out over 5,100 acres of rolling meadows, aspens, and spruce forest, Camp Chief Ouray offers the ultimate mountain summer camp experience.
