Position Summary: Mentoring youth by focusing on developing confidence, independence, and resilience in a safe environment is at the core of this job! 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 and residential camp, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. The Leadership & Trips Director is primarily responsible for successful implementation of camp programs for the Leadership and Trip Camps (13-17 year olds), budgeting, hiring and training staff, and hitting goals set forth by the YMCA of the Rockies. 

Salary Range: $37,000-$40,500 with benefits and lodging. 

Essential Functions:

• Ability to successfully plan camp programs from inception to participant satisfaction, including during times of construction and occupancy growth. This includes; Adventure/Trekker trips, International Trips, Family Adventure Trips, Leaders-In-Training, Specialist-In-Training, Counselors-In-Training, Wilderness Leadership, Wrangler-In-Training, and new programs.
• Experience in budgeting; creating and maintaining.
• Assist in the marketing of camp and improvement in the retention of campers over multiple years.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with campers and staff.
• Assist in moving forward the YMCA of the Rockies Diversity Initiative in camp programs.
• Documented experience working with youth of color.
• Assist in forming partnerships with organizations that serve diverse populations 
• Assist in creating a safe space for all by helping break down barriers to inclusivity including; hiring practices, forms, training, and all aspects of programs.
• Meet tasks assigned to position in the Camp Chief Ouray Strategic Initiative Plan (SIP). 
• 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. 
• Possess stamina to work in the work environment described herein.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Minimum of three (3) years of education, training, and/or experience related to organized camping, and at least 23 years of age.
• Knowledge of back country camping programs; logistics, Leave No Trace, emergency evacuations, and permitting processes
• Minimum of Wilderness First Aid certified.
• Team Leader certification or ability to achieve certification within 4 years.
• Be on duty during the summer months including weekends and stay overs.
• Lead the Youth Leadership Board (YLB) for Camp Chief Ouray.
• Assist in leading Youth In Government (YIG) programs through the local school district.
• Assist in leading post-camp and winter programs.
• Assist with American Camp Association (ACA) site visits.
• Ability to plan out and envision camp two years in advance.
• Ability to work with other departments within Snow Mountain Ranch and YMCA of the Rockies.
• Assist with philanthropic efforts and writing grants for programs.
• Training in Mental Health First Aid and/or Restorative Justice a plus.
• Spanish bilingual a plus.
• Attend relevant meetings for position.