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CAMP MANITO-WISH YMCA INC Wilderness Risk Director in BOULDER JUNCTION, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Camp Manito-wish YMCA is seeking a full-time, year-round Wilderness Risk Director. Camp Manito-wish YMCA is a 106-year-old overnight camp located in Boulder Junction, WI focusing on wilderness tripping and leadership development. Serving over 4,000 participants annually, this position provides overall direction to the Outpost, Leadership, and related support areas to ensure that all delivery systems are of the highest quality, engages strategic planning, and incorporates character and leadership development through the Manito-wish collaborative leadership model. Programs include 1445-day canoeing, backpacking or sea kayaking trips to destinations such as Isle Royale National Park, Quetico Provincial Park, Lake Nipigon, Northern Saskatchewan, Nunavut and Alaska. The Wilderness Risk Director ensures program excellence and creates a culture of belonging for all campers and staff through the Manito-wish collaborative leadership model, character development and wilderness travel. A full job description can be viewed at www.manito-wish.org. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Judy Tegtmeyer at judy.tegtmeyer@manito-wish.org no later than September 30, 2024. Salary is \$58,700 - \$61,000 per year with a full benefits package including health, dental, LTD, life insurance and retirement plan. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum three years experiential program development and management in various contexts including challenge course facilitation. Minimum three years wilderness tripping experience including logistical and safety planning Excellent communication skills to interface with program participants, parents, volunteers, alumni, staff, and administration. Successful experience in hiring, training, supervision of and proven experience leading a collaborative team. Ability to effectively manage staff and program models to meet specific outcomes for programs. Ability to allocate time spent recruiting partners, supporting group facilitation, providing staff training support and performing administrative duties. Skills to utilize Microsoft office applications and other administrative tools. Ability to drive with a driving record that meets organizational expectations. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: judy.tegtmeyer@manito-wish.org