Site Manager – Yosemite

Overview

The Site Manager in Yosemite will be responsible for our Summer Camp & Guide Service Programs while supervising a large seasonal staff of approximately 20-30 employees. With the support of our Operations Director and Executive Director, the Site Manager’s responsibilities will include operations and logistics, human resources, risk management, scheduling, transportation, reporting, and annual reviews of policies and procedures, and collaborating on client emails/calls with our Admin Team. The Site Manager implements best practices in compliance with state, local and federal laws, policies, and procedures.

– Manages weekly and day-to-day operations and logistics for our Yosemite location.
– Supervises all Yosemite staff including Outdoor Educators, Guides, Program Managers, Assistants, and/or Interns.
– Assists in scheduling and staff assignments.
– Plays a major role in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, supervising, supporting, disciplining, and evaluating staff.
– Manages the Prep/Gear Room including inventories, purchasing, shopping trips, and cleaning/organizing.
– Supports email and phone communications between campers, parents, clients, and staff to address concerns while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
– Coordinates the weekly BBQ, announcements, Inspirational Moment(s), and/or special activities.
– Coordinate other staff events including community service, themed events, staff recognition, and other staff outings.
– Oversees all pre- and post-trip meetings with on-site staff.
– Shares on-site support role at the start and ending of most youth and specialty trips.
– Shares driving and transportation responsibilities to support all trips/programs.
– Program and curriculum development including revisions to the Lasting Adventures Program Manual and Staff Field/Resource Book.
– Support the Operations Director with updates to our Risk Management Plan, Admin Handbook, and Employee Handbook.
– Helps manage Group, Outdoor Education, and other Specialty Programs.
– Serves critical roles in crisis response and evacuation procedures.
– Guides day hikes, summer camps, and backpacking trips as needed/required.
– Participates in daily, weekly, monthly and annual team, department and company meetings, taking a leadership role as required.
– Facility management and basic buildings and grounds maintenance/repairs at our guide house property, and/or managing a repair or maintenance service.
– Works with the company bookkeeper to reconcile company books.
– Contributes to our marketing efforts including social media content, newsletters, and incentives.
– Maintains current certifications and knowledge relevant to the position.

Tagged as: Administrative Staff, Full Time, Instruction and Guiding

Qualifications:

- BS in Recreation, Education, Youth Development, Counseling or equivalent work experience.
- 3 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role in a similar setting.
- Ability to pass a CA DOJ and FBI fingerprinted background check.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to work effectively in a team setting with diverse staff.

Required Skills:

- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to perform light work exerting up to 50 lb. of force occasionally, and/or a similar amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Ability to work outdoors for multiple days in heat and cold weather conditions, walk up hills, stand to teach, and hike up to 15 miles daily with a backpack of 20-70 lb.
- Strong visual acuity.

Preferred Skills:

- Wilderness First Responder (or higher)
- CA Food Handler’s Certificate
- CA Commercial Class C License (CDL, preference given)
- Experience as a professional guide and/or outdoor educator
- Extensive knowledge of Yosemite National Park