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The Camp Sealth Program Directors help to oversee the pre-season preparation and summer daily operations of Camp Sealth overnight and day camps supporting the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director in providing a quality experience for campers and staff. This role is hands-on in creating programming, trainings and set up of camp, while also helping to coordinate summer staff, maintain safety standards, and keep the camp magic alive. Additionally, this role supports Outdoor Education & Event programming during the Spring and Fall months, offering a holistic view of camp operations.

Summer Leadership

• Plan and implement a two-week training program for all summer staff and a one-week training program for summer supervisors.

• Manage expenses related to camp program areas and summer camp supplies.

• Coordinate camp logistics including scheduling, transportation, meals, and special events.

• Supervise seasonal managerial staff and provide leadership and support as part of the Program Director team.

• For assigned specialty or program areas, provide overall leadership including updating manuals, training staff, and managing resources.

• Assure adherence to Camp Fire standards, affiliate policies, ACA standards, and government regulations. During ACA visit years, assist with the accreditation process. 

• Be on call 1–2 days per week, including occasional staff break days, to handle parent inquiries, staff questions, and other needs.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to seasonal staff to support their growth as educators and role models for campers. 

• Promote collaboration between program staff and unit staff, fostering a team-oriented culture across all age groups.

Unique to Program Director of Horsemanship

• Manage and oversee two camper units (Day Camp, K–6; Wrangler, 4–9), including direct supervision of 2 Unit Leaders to ensure safe, engaging, high-quality camper experiences. 

• Provide year-round leadership for horse programs, including supervision of the Summer Riding Coordinator (ground lessons and mounted delivery) and Summer Stock Coordinator (horse care, health, and tack).

Outdoor Education & Retreats (Spring/Fall)

• Oversee Outdoor Education program operations including meal operations, facility cleaning, and upkeep, prepare spaces and program materials ahead of group arrivals and planning OE staff training alongside the Outdoor Education & Retreats Director.

• Act as a director and 24-hour on-call point of contact for schools and retreat groups.

• Assign Outdoor Education staff to event shifts, supervise during weekend events as assigned, and monitor the Administrator on Duty phone as needed.

Affiliate Events (Spring/Fall)

• Assist with affiliate events and Camp Sealth weekend events as needed.

• Help brainstorm, create, and implement special event themes and featured activities.

• Help create and manage event documents such as guest itineraries, photo and feedback links, cabin assignments, dietary restrictions, and registration packets.