Camp Director - Camp Stella Maris
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Management
Operations Management
The Camp Director leads Camp Stella Maris’s summer overnight camp, day camp, and Counselor-in-Training and Leader-in-Training programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, this leader manages seasonal staff, programming, camper experiences, safety, and summer budgets while working closely as an essential member of the year-round team.
Success requires a director who is present in daily camp life, builds relationships with campers and staff, and creates a summer that is both fun and well organized. The director will recruit and develop a strong seasonal team, communicate clearly with families, and make intentional decisions.
The director prepares for the summer season, supports year-round programming, and collaborates with colleagues on enrollment, facilities, administration, and community relationships. The next leader will earn trust by preserving CSM’s valued traditions while making improvements that serve campers and staff.
Top 3 Reasons to Join UsJoin a community where campers become counselors, families return across generations, and alumni remain connected.
Work alongside an experienced Executive Director and committed team to strengthen the camp’s future.
In New York’s Finger Lakes region, bring the mission to life through sharing the joy of camp.
Listen carefully, act with integrity, and pair empathy with clear expectations.
Enjoy working with camp staff, invest in their development, and bring the energy and practical support that camp life requires.
Turn plans into dependable daily operations, while honoring the camp’s established culture.
Lead summer operations with clear priorities, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through. Be approachable and visible, listen to experienced staff, and address concerns respectfully. Uphold the camp’s Catholic identity and help staff understand their purpose in camp life. Build relationships that support lasting leadership and continuity.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal camp staff, excluding office, kitchen, and maintenance staff. Match hiring and schedules to weekly program needs and staff availability. Coordinate paperwork and logistics with the Program Administrator and Business Manager. Deliver pre‑camp and in‑service trainings. Coach emerging leaders, delegate when possible, and use staff feedback to strengthen morale and retention.
Experience:
Support the summer team that is developing creative, age‑appropriate overnight, day camp, CIT, and LIT experiences that reflect the camp’s mission and offer progression, challenge, and success. Preserve the joy of camp while supporting camper behavior and well‑being. Ensure activities have qualified personnel, clear guidelines, and appropriate safety and emergency procedures.
Maintain applicable camp compliance and accreditation requirements, working with colleagues and relevant agencies. Update and implement the camp safety plan and applicable emergency action and crisis communication plans. Participate in the Safety Committee and incident reviews. Clarify supervision and safety responsibilities, including waterfront roles, and coordinate annual challenge course inspections and permits with the Director of Year‑Round Programming.
Provide responsive, respectful service to campers and families, including resolving concerns within the director’s scope. Partner with…
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