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About the Role

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the senior executive responsible for ensuring ASC's people, systems, and resources are aligned to execute strategic priorities with excellence. The COO leads internal operations including finance, human resources, technology, facilities, and administrative infrastructure, enabling the CEO to focus on fundraising and strategic partnerships. This role involves architecting scalable systems for a multi-site, year-round organization and developing leaders.

Responsibilities

Translate strategic priorities into operational plans with clear accountability, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Build scalable systems, policies, and infrastructure to support a growing multi-site, year-round organization.
Lead cross-functional planning, improve coordination across departments, and ensure operational consistency.
Provide concise, decision-ready analysis and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing operational leaders capable of independently leading their functions.
Foster a culture rooted in trust, accountability, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Build leadership capacity throughout the organization through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Partner with the CEO to strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement during team growth.
Partner with Finance to ensure the organization's long-term financial health and sustainability.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, purchasing, contracts, insurance, and operational risk.
Monitor performance through dashboards and key indicators, ensuring resources are allocated to maximize mission impact.
Lead major cross-functional initiatives, including capital projects, systems implementations, and facility development.
Coordinate planning for a third campus build-out and the transition to year-round, multi-site operations.
Build the organizational capacity — systems, processes, and people — to support ASC's long-term growth strategy.
Provide executive oversight for facilities, technology infrastructure, risk management, and operational compliance.
Oversee long-term facility planning, capital maintenance, and operational readiness across all ASC properties.
Ensure administrative systems support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Serve as the organization's primary facilitator of cross-functional collaboration.
Remove barriers that prevent teams from executing effectively.
Ensure operational decisions consistently support ASC's mission, strategic priorities, and organizational values.

Requirements

Significant progressive leadership experience overseeing multiple operational functions within a growing organization.
Demonstrated success leading managers and developing high-performing leadership teams.
Proven experience overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Administration, Technology, Facilities, or similar organizational functions.
Demonstrated experience building scalable systems, organizational processes, and cross-functional accountability.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing organizational budgets.
Exceptional project management and organizational leadership skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex operational information clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex organizational challenges and make sound executive decisions.
Strong emotional intelligence, curiosity, humility, and ability to build trust across diverse teams.
Ability to thrive in a growing organization where strategic thinking and hands-on execution occur simultaneously.
Must pass a national background check.
Earn certifications including CPR/First Aid and Ropes Course Level 1 Facilitator.
A valid driver's license.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Skills

Organizational Builder: Create systems, structures, and processes for organizational growth.
Exceptional People Leader: Develop leaders, build trust, provide accountability, and bring out the best in others.
Strategic Integrator: Connect people, priorities, and resources to move complex work forward.
Calm Executive: Bring clarity during ambiguity, make thoughtful decisions under pressure, and keep teams focused.
Continuous Improver: Simplify, strengthen, and improve organizational operations.

Location

Multi-site

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior executive

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 to $120,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (ASC covers 50% in year one, increasing annually).
SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match.
Unlimited PTO.
Eligibility for staff members’ own children to attend camp.

About the Company

ASC is a team of 16 full-time employees plus 100+ seasonal staff hired across each camp session.
ASC is a multi-site, year-round organization.