Interim Adventure and Trips Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Interim Adventure and Trips Director will lead the successful development and safe implementation of programming and services for all Adventure Program (Adventure Village, Adventure Trips, Adventure Ramblers, and Adventurer in Training) participants. This will also include organizing equipment, food, and logistics for all overnight camping trips that take place within Resident Camp at Frost Valley; the inventory and maintenance of adventure-based equipment including tents, backpacks, stoves and all other gear; as well as overseeing organization and use of the Bud Cox Trip Center. The Interim Director will work to ensure that the Adventure and Trips Department will achieve the highest standards of risk management, program quality and meet the mission of not only the Department, but the YMCA, the expectations of the staff and customers, and the best interests of Frost Valley.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement, and oversee all aspects of Frost Valley’s Adventure Programs. This position is the primary point person for all Adventure programs.
• Handle logistics for all trips including meals, travel, vehicles, activities, and safety concerns.
• Maintain and implement systems for information on all trips such as emergency binders, paperwork, waivers, etc.
• Adhere to an annual budget. Project income, control expenses and purchasing, and prepare monthly financial reports. Meet or exceed revenue goals.
• Implement a 12 month marketing strategy with deliverables.
• Continue to review, update and keep Adventure risk management protocols, procedures and guidelines at industry standard.
• Responsible for emergency and incident response for all Adventure Programs.
• Assist to promote and sell Frost Valley Adventure Programs. Maintain a focus on camper recruitment. .
• Work with the Summer Camp Registrar to assist with reservations for all Adventure Programs.
• Be the primary contact for parents and children enrolled in all Adventure Programs.
• In support of Frost Valley’s goals, implement new and cutting edge programs that will push Frost Valley into the forefront of the adventure and travel world.
• Responsible for hiring, training, supporting and scheduling a team of seasonal summer staff including counselors, program staff, and specialty positions with a focus on all Adventure Programs.
• Supervise, and evaluate all seasonal Adventure Program staff.
• Manage all gear, food and trip logistics coming in and out of the Bud Cox Trip Center.
• Ensure that the Adventure programs are meeting or exceeding the standards of the Department of Health, ACA, AEE and Frost Valley’s Program Quality Standards, as well as any other adventure industry standards that are applicable.
• Responsible for executing the shared Organizational Goals.

SALARY RANGE: $27,072 for the contract period 04/15/2024-9/8/2024

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 9th, 2024

HOW TO APPLY: Send application/resume to Human Resources: hr@frostvalley.org or call (845) 985-2291 ext. 258

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong background in logistical planning, customer service, and group facilitation.
• Experience working with participants in an adventure and trips setting.
• Prior experience working in a camp or YMCA program setting is required.
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Be a strong leader and work well with others.
• Able to work in a team environment and cross function with other departments.
• Be able to maintain a flexible schedule that may include working evenings or weekends, being on call as needed, and overnight travel periodically.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Have a valid US driver's license and be able to drive for Frost Valley.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally 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.
• 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.