Camp Trailblazers Director   - 92nd Street Y : Job Details

Join the 92NY Camps staff team! We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to work as Director of Camp Trailblazers, 92NY's teen travel camp. Camp Trailblazers campers and staff go on new adventures every day, travelling by air-conditioned coach bus to water parks, beaches, museums, Broadway shows, and more. Camp Trailblazers campers and staff attend two weeklong overnight trips. 92NY's team philosophy creates a stimulating work environment in which every staff member is valued. Camp runs from Monday-Friday, from June 30 until August 15 from 8am to 5:45pm; with a pre-camp orientation in June. Some spring pre-camp work may be required.

Essential Functions

• Pre-camp planning may include spring retreats, hiring of staff, correspondence with camp families, and camp trip planning and programming.

• Help recruit, interview, and hire Camp Trailblazers staff.

• Create and implement exciting trips.

• Lead and plan June staff orientation and bi-weekly staff meetings after camp day.

• Guide camp groups with participation in trips and activities commensurate with the abilities, limitations and needs of campers.

• Supervise and support staff, including counselors and Head Counselors.

• Daily supervision of campers and staff on trips, ensuring that safety is prioritized.

• Coordinate and oversee the daily program of Camp including ordering supplies and coordinating all logistics of trips

• Participation in all Camp Trailblazers trips including 2 weeklong (Monday – Friday and Tuesday – Friday) overnight trips.

• Maintain communication with parents of campers as needed and appropriate, including, without limitation, phone calls, letters home, and website updates.

• Assist individual campers with personal needs, as necessary.

• Maintain enthusiasm for camp life and activities.

• Participation in the Camp's swim program and other events, including theme days.

• Become well versed on all aspects of the camp program including, but not limited to camp cheers, procedural protocol, etc.

• Create, distribute, and analyze mid-summer and end-of-summer staff evaluations.

• Ensure that all safety procedures are strictly enforced, and any incidents are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Coordinate staff bus sites and staff absences

• Communicate any bus issues to the Transportation Director

• Ability to problem solve and pivot on trips as needed

• Communicate regularly with Camp Director any observations, concerns, needs, and problems of campers and staff.

• Read and fully comply with the policies of Camp as set forth in the Staff Manual that you will be given during Orientation and always comply with its rules and regulations, including dress code and emergency procedures.

• Exude enthusiasm for Camp life and activities and seek to incorporate the Camp's values including compassion, kindness, leadership, courage, and mindfulness, while also acting as a role model for campers.

• Ability to stand and walk for several hours, often outside during the summer season.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Staff Shirt (provided) and sneakers required while on duty; and appropriate swimming attire required for swimming.

• Ability to communicate directly with camp office regarding application, pre-camp paperwork, and throughout summer.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in field of education and/or social work.

• Prior camp experience (camper or staff) preferred but not required.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for long hours, outdoors and still smile.

About 92NY

Founded nearly 150 years ago, The 92nd Street Y, New York promotes individual and family development and participation in civic life within the context of Jewish values and USA pluralism.

As a nonprofit community and cultural center, The 92nd Street Y, New York seeks to create, provide and disseminate programs of distinction that foster the physical and mental health of human beings throughout their lives, their educational and spiritual growth and their enjoyment.

The 92nd Street Y, New York reaches out beyond its core constituency of USA Jews to serve people of all backgrounds, seeking partnerships that leaven our programs and broaden our influence.