Owned and operated by the State YMCA of Michigan, Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha is located in the Traverse City region of northern Michigan, boasting an abundance of beautiful lakes and towering pines. Founded in 1914, the camp is steeped in natural beauty and tradition. Nestled on the shores of Arbutus Lake, the camp property offers a wide range of outdoor adventures. We’re also proud of our brother camp, Camp Hayo-Went-Ha, located just 40 miles away on Torch Lake.
YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic leader to become our next Camp Director at our storied girls camp. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in an overnight camp setting. Background in wilderness trip programming is preferred. Must demonstrate significant knowledge in the field of youth development. The successful candidate must be able to balance a healthy respect for camp traditions with a desire to innovate and improve all that we do.
This is a full-time, year-round position. The Director is required to live on site during the summer. If desired, year-round housing is also an option. We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $75,000 based upon experience.
Benefits include paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, and (when eligible) participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund, in which 10% is contributed by the State YMCA of Michigan.
Program Philosophy
YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps focus on youth development through traditional cabin-group living and progressively more challenging wilderness trip experiences. Our two and four-week camps offer programs designed to be appropriately challenging for specific age groups that foster a scaffolding of skill development and growth opportunities. Campers who experience a summer at Hayo-Went-Ha Camps profoundly benefit from the building of character and confidence and the embracing of life’s beauty and adventure. With our motto of ‘Each for all, all for each,’ we foster a caring and environmentally responsible community, building deep meaning in shared experiences in nature and lasting friendships. This is why our alumni remain such an important part of our history and are paramount to our future.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the CEO, this position is responsible for all aspects of Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha operations, including but not limited to: overnight camp and wilderness trip program management & development, budget development & management, staff recruitment, safety/risk management, marketing & promotion, philanthropic initiatives, and oversight of support services (food service, healthcare, office/store, general maintenance). The Camp Director must work productively and collaboratively alongside year-round & seasonal staff, campers, parents/guardians, alumni, volunteers, board members, and community residents.