CCO Leadership & Trips Director

POSITION SUMMARY: 

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 Chief Ouray Leadership and Trip Camps (13-17 year olds). Budgeting, hiring, training staff, and hitting goals in relation to CCO Leadership & Trips Programs.

OUR MISSION AND CULTURE:   
We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA of the Rockies staff are key players in helping cultivate an environment of healthy living, youth development, and community impact on our breathtaking properties outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a place where nature inspires, and staff lead with heart. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests, and staff. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to successfully plan camp programs from inception to participant satisfaction. 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.
• Recruit, hire, train, and coach seasonal staff for summer leadership and trip camps.
• Assist in the marketing of camp and improvement in the retention of campers over multiple years.
• Serve as the Department Safety Officer, ensuring the entire CCO team is compliant with Y of the Rockies Safety Initiatives, including oversight of all transportation-related requirements for the department.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with campers and staff
• 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 expectations of the Y of the Rockies Strategic Plan.  
• 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 21 years of age.
• Experience in budgeting; creating and maintaining.
• 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.

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions.
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies’ Mission, policies, and programs.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support the YMCA of the Rockies’ safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community.
• Attend required abuse of risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism is required.
• Support organizational environmental sustainability goals through regular and effective collaboration and communication with sustainability leadership.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• All other duties as assigned. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Able to work outdoors in all weather, hiking large distances over varied terrain. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up one (1) flight of steps. 
• Short bursts of stooping, kneeling, bending, standing for long periods of time, etc. 
• Prolonged periods at a computer and on the phone. 

• Health, dental, and life insuranceGenerous PTO/Vacation

• Participation in YMCA Retirement Fund (an additional 12% contribution by YMCA after 2 years of employment)

• Employer-owned rental housing may be available nearby - Contact Human Resources for more information

• YMCA of the Rockies membership

• Discounted childcare, summer day camp, and summer overnight camp

• Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges for friends & family

• Ski and golf passes to nearby resorts & courses

• Free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures

• View all YMCA of the Rockies employee perks by visiting here.