Overview
Position: Associate Camp Director
Location: BCNY Harriman Base Camp
553 Arden Valley Road, Southfield, New York
Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000
Employment Type: Full-time Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
The Associate Camp Director is responsible for the development, management, and evaluation of BCNY Harriman Base Camp Summer programs. They will work in partnership with the Camp Director in managing the overall operation of the camp including outreach/intake, curriculum, programming, scheduling, training, staff and camper supervision. The Associate Camp Director models the camp culture that is based on mutually respectful relationships with campers, parents, summer staff, and colleagues that, together, enable excellence.
The Associate Camp Director prioritizes the mental and physical wellbeing of campers and staff in all aspects of their practice. They will live on-site for the entire summer camp season and serve as a role model to campers and staff by their actions, appearance, manners, language, and general conduct. Serve as Camp Director when the Camp Director is unavailable or unable to perform job duties.
Throughout the year, in addition to planning and reporting about summer camp, they will work in collaboration with the Camp Director to implement the McKenna Expeditionary Team which foster a sense of adventure and a pathway to leadership to BCNY members across all Clubhouses and units. They will also spend time in the clubhouses with members to connect and encourage interest in attending camp.
Responsibilities
- Safety:
- Implement and maintain safety guidelines to align with New York State and local health and safety codes.
- Mitigate risk wherever possible, ensure that proper safety precautions are being followed, and make safety recommendations to the Camp Director, while encouraging creativity and meeting members’ needs.
- Implement restorative justice practices to address and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
- Participate as a member of the crisis team.
- Operations:
- Work closely with camp leadership to ensure BCNY’s mission is consistently integrated across all areas of camp operations.
- Supervise the staff culture including orientation, training, evaluation, staff meetings, and housing.
- Oversee the daily operations of camp sessions, including transportation of campers and program schedule.
- Provide superior customer service experience to campers, families, and volunteers
- Submit all paperwork, health records, incident reports, payroll documents, and invoices to the Camp Director in a timely manner.
- Work with Camp Leadership team to establish and enforce behavioral expectations and procedures for campers.
- Programming:
- Collaborate with the Camp Director to develop and promote community-building efforts, program outreach, and retention initiatives with members and families throughout the year.
- Oversee summer staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and providing coverage as needed
- Mentor staff in their career development, providing resources and advice for professional growth.
- Assess program evaluations utilizing pre and/or post surveys to ensure program effectiveness.
- Participate as a member of the camp staff to support programs, special events, off-site trips, overnights, and other all-camp activities.
Competencies and areas of expertise may include:
- Ability to project a high level of professionalism while networking in the public arena and interacting with parents, adult volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software as required.
- Ability to stay calm and apply sound judgment during emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of campers and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Support BCNY’s core values and principles.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Qualifications
- Wilderness First-Aid and CPR/AED and Food Handling or Safe Serve certifications;
- Excellent working skills including communication, organizational and attention to details.
- Experience working with youth programs preferably in a non-profit or membership-based agency; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
- Demonstrated positive track record in community building and youth engagement.
- Senior management experience including strong leadership skills to motivate and retain high-performing staff.
- Skilled facilitator in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practice
- Ability to drive, possession of a valid driver’s license, and clean DMV record.
- Experience working in a residential summer camp setting is a plus.
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Education or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree with three years’ experience in supervision of youth summer camp / recreational activities or relevant managerial experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in an outside environment, where you have the ability to walk/hike daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
- Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds, and carry and load luggage, tables, chairs, and other program equipment.
What We Offer:
- Paid time off
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and much more
Resume and cover letter required
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.