Are you an experienced camp professional looking for a different sort of camp job? One that's focused on staff and customer service? Do you want a job where you can make a real difference working at a mission-based organization?
Then the Director of Camp Services position at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Rockland County may be the perfect job for you.
This uniqueSEASONAL camp leadership position, paying a salary of $20,000, is responsible for the overall supervision of a top-notch group of engaged Aquatics staff and fostering a positive relationship with the camps, with the goal of meeting their needs as best as possible while ensuring that camp operations run smoothly and safely.
Benefits include being part of dedicated leadership team who are invested in the success of the constituent camps, creating a positive work experience for a seasonal staff of 100+ young workers and knowing that the work you do has a direct impact on the thousands campers who attend any of the four (4) summer day camps that operate on our grounds.
ABOUT THE HENRY KAUFMANN CAMPGROUNDS (HKC)
HKC is a not-for-profit operating in the day camp sphere. Home to 11 independently run JCC day camps, HKC manages and operates three facilities located in Rockland County, Long Island and Staten Island.
As a seasonal organization, HKC hires 300 seasonal workers to provide aquatics supervision, maintenance and janitorial services which enables HKC to carry out our mission to meet the needs of the camps who run their programs at HKC and providing a safe environment to do so.
Our philosophy for success is to focus on the employee experience and ensure the staff have the training, tools, and support they need to achieve excellence.
THE WORK LIFE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CAMP SERVICES
The Director of Camp Services is the front-line HKC representative to the four camps at HKC Rockland County, serving as their liaison with HKC operations (maintenance, security and aquatics). When camp is in session, this individual is focused on ensuring operations run safely and smoothly, and that the camps' needs are met.
Simultaneously, the Director of Camp Services also oversees the HKC staff experience and providing high-level support for the Aquatics program, including weekly check-ins with the supervisory staff.
This role does include some off-season work with the majority of time spent hiring and training staff, including leadership training.
The Director of Camp Services will be joining an organization that values collaboration, initiative, respect, and employee satisfaction and is expected to foster a culture that inspires team morale and encourages staff to produce quality work.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff this position will also be working collaboratively with the Property Manager, the Aquatics Director and the HR Manager to carry out the mission of the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is full-time for 8-9 weeks, starting around June 21. When camp is operating (June 29 – August 14), this person is required to be on-site full-time, Monday - Friday with the work day starting no later than 8:00am and ending no earlier than 4:15pm.
From February - April hours can be anywhere from 2-5 hours/wk. As we get closer to camp, there is generally a larger time commitment needed to ensure everything is ready for day one.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have exceptional people skills, strong emotional intelligence and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Our ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent, three or more years of management experience at a day or overnight camp, have experience hiring and supervising staff and with conflict resolution. They should also have strong oral and written communication skills, be skilled in utilizing computer software to manage and execute tasks, and be calm under pressure.
If you are experienced in conflict management, have worked as a camp director, or have experience supervising teens and other young adults, even better!
NEXT STEPS
If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply using our easy, mobile-friendly application.
You do not have to be local. On-site housing is available.