Assistant Director - Camp

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Full Time Rochester, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

$60,000 to $80,000 annually

September 1 – May 31:
Rochester, NY or remote from Northeast

June 1 – August 31:
Penn Yann, NY

For generations, Camp Seneca Lake has been the place where Jewish lives are shaped and Jewish leaders emerge. At CSL, we step away from the pressures of daily life to build courage, develop skills, and form friendships that last far beyond summer. Jewish identity is celebrated, kids become who they want to be, and community is carried home.

Camp Seneca Lake serves youth and teens entering grades 3-12. Each cabin consists of 6-12 campers, staffed by at least 2 college-aged counselors.

The Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester is more than an institution. It is a living, breathing reflection of what community can be—diverse, vibrant, welcoming, and resilient. It is a place where a child takes their first steps, a teen finds their voice, an adult discovers new purpose, and Jewish life, culture, and connection to Israel flourish across generations. It is a place to learn, connect, celebrate, and, most importantly, belong.

• Kehillah | Community
  We are stronger together. We nurture meaningful relationships.
• Hachnasat Orchim | Welcoming and Belonging
  Every person who walks through our doors belongs.
• Chesed | Compassion
  We lead with kindness, empathy, and care for one another.
• Kavod | Honor and Respect
  We have each individual’s dignity and unique journey.
• Shmirat HaGuf | Being our Best Selves
  We care for body, mind, and spirit – for ourselves and others.

Please Note :
This is not an entry-level role, we are looking for an experienced professional (see below under Education and Experience) with 7-10 years of relevant experience. That experience doesn’t necessarily need to be in Jewish overnight camping, though it is helpful! Candidates with experience at the higher end of the range are more likely to be hired at the higher end of the pay scale.

As a member of the CSL management team, the Assistant Director, Camp Experience focuses on delivering a positive and meaningful experience for campers and staff, providing leadership for the hiring, training, engagement, and day-to-day supervision of seasonal staff, and for the oversight of camper wellbeing and behavioral support.

During the summer, this role directly manages the Unit Heads and SIT Team and works closely with the CSL Executive Director, Assistant Director of Programming & Logistics, and Family Experience Manager to run the day-to-day functions of camp. This role also manages the Camper Care Director during the summer.

During the off-season, this role leads staff recruitment and hiring, staff orientation planning, and staff culture initiatives to set up a successful camp season. This role also partners closely with the Family Experience Manager on post-enrollment family communications, and with the Camper Care Director and Health Center Director on camper physical and emotional wellbeing needs. This role does not own camper recruitment, but takes over the management of each camper’s experience once they are enrolled, overseeing bunking, behavioral and culture concerns, special needs, special diet coordination, etc.

This is a full-time, year-round position. Summers are spent at camp in Penn Yan, NY, and private living quarters are provided.

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