Camp Program Specialist – YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir

Y Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is located about ten miles east of Cascade, Idaho, where we have 415 acres of rugged wilderness. Approximately four hundred yards of spectacular waterfront along the two-mile long reservoir provide us with room for swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, and fishing, and we operate a high ropes course and one-of-a-kind, Idaho-shaped climbing tower as our high adventure activities on camp property. In addition to our traditional camp programs, Y Camp at Horsetheif Reservoir hosts Outdoor Education for 5th and 6th graders, corporate retreats and conferences, team building, weddings, and more.

At the Y, we believe in strengthening communities by helping participants discover themselves through interactions with others and having the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir immerses children and adults in a community where making friends is natural, exploring new interests is encouraged, and discovering inner strength is guaranteed YMCA Camp teaches self-reliance, instills a love for nature and the outdoors, and builds character and leadership—all amidst the fun of camp fires, canoeing, archery, friends, zip-lining, paddleboarding, mentorships, ropes course, and so much more. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is positively the best way to strengthen a community.

The Camp Program Specialist will assist the with the year-round operations YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir. This position will function as a point person and provide leadership through planning, organizing, supervising and facilitating participants, other staff, and volunteers in a variety of outdoor programs. In addition, the specialist will facilitate and implement appropriate educational curriculum for  assigned program areas including outdoor education, ropes/challenge courses, waterfront, team building, archery, biking, arts/crafts, outdoor living, climbing, and general outdoor/indoor activities. This position will also support the housekeeping, kitchen, and maintenance areas as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience OR Bachelors Degree in relevant field.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience working with youth.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Must be able to meet YMCA transportation requirements.
• Wilderness First Aid Certificate preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Job requires ability to walk, stand, sit (including on the ground), bend, lean, and kneel in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must have ability to lead and participate in physically strenuous activities in a high altitude outdoor wilderness environment.

Schedule Requirements:

• This is a full-time, year-round position.
• Candidates must have the ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week and live at YMCA camp facilities in Cascade, Idaho during program delivery.
• Regular nights and weekends are required.

Working at the Y:

Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees. Benefits include:

• 10% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family)
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family
• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start

At the Y, our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Join us and help transform lives.