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Frost Valley

East Valley Program Coordinator/ EVR Summer Camp Director

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$34,640 / year median in New York

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

The East Valley Program Coordinator and East Valley Ranch Summer Camp Director is responsible for the direct implementation and oversight of Frost Valley YMCA's East Valley Programs. This includes an all girls specialty equestrian summer camp which engages ~60 campers per session, as well as year round initiatives that include school trips, and group and family retreats throughout the non-summer months. The program runs from our East Valley Ranch and 515 acre farm camp facility. In addition, this position supports our larger program portfolio and works to support year round and community programs outside the East Valley when needed. A principal job function is to ensure that quality service is provided to all participants, families and staff. The East Valley Coordinator will assist with recruiting, program development, staff training, program operations, and evaluation. This position requires living on site at camp year round, with room and board provided. The role may occasionally include rotating and paid overnight 'on-call' responsibilities when camp is in session, and when groups are on-site.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field or a minimum of 3 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in a resident camp or recreation setting Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others Be able to multi-task and handle pressure well Enjoy working with children, teens, families and other staff Knowledge of riding style and previous equestrian experience preferred Possess clean, valid US Driver's License desired Certification by a nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder desired. If not, current candidates will be asked to successfully complete courses upon hire
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Employee may be required to traverse on rough terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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