Job Description

Camp Director

Location: 650 Great Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540

Pre-season Hours: Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule.

Camp Dates: 6/22/2026 (Mon) - 8/14/2026 (Fri) (in addition, two weekends will be required for move-in and out of camp)

Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Virtual Training: Must be available for virtual training on one of the following dates -- 4/25, 5/9 or 5/16 12-6pm EST

Pre-season Hourly Wage: $32.50

Summer Salary: $1,300 weekly

If you answer yes to all of the questions below, you should definitely apply:

• Do you appreciate and agree with our self-directed approach for kids?
• Would sparking up conversations with staff, campers and parents fit in your comfort zone?
• Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions?
• Are you the type of person who can't rest until you have done everything possible to make someone feel cared for? Like, if someone you knew was in need, would you do more than send them a "thinking of you" text?
• Can you multitask like you are a Hollywood Power Agent all while keeping calm, level-headed and nice?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up (Literally) with 4 - 12 year old's bursting with energy and creative potential? And, can you bench press the equivalent of a kindergartner? (Just Kidding -- but can you lift up to 30lbs?)

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Shares responsibility for all stages of the employee life cycle for seasonal teams of up to 30. Also, attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and separation.

Job Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must meet one of the following experience requirements; 2 seasons of administrative experience at an organized, certified camp; 9 months of experience in a youth program; or 1 season of administrative experience at an organized certified camp and 1 year of teaching experience with a New Jersey Teacher Certificate.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Past management or leadership experience and experience hiring and managing teams of 5 or more is preferred
• During camp programs, the Director is expected to be on-site. When camps are not in session, most planning work can be done remotely, but Directors are expected to be actively marketing, recruiting staff and promoting camp in their community.
• On-site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods of time on your feet, outside and occasional activity requiring physical exertion.
• Directors will be expected to run break camps throughout the year.

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and out weekends.
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
• Participate in athletic games.

Benefits:

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.

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