The Muttontown Club
Summer Camp Director
East Norwich, New York•Part-time
$28 - $30 hourly
$28 - $30 hourly
About the Job
Mid June - Mid August
Position Summary
The Summer Camp Director is responsible for the overall planning, organization, and execution of a safe, engaging, and high-quality summer camp program. This role oversees daily operations, staff management, programming, and communication with campers, families, and club leadership to ensure an exceptional camp experience.
Position Summary
The Summer Camp Director is responsible for the overall planning, organization, and execution of a safe, engaging, and high-quality summer camp program. This role oversees daily operations, staff management, programming, and communication with campers, families, and club leadership to ensure an exceptional camp experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management:
- Develop and implement a dynamic camp schedule including activities, events, and special programming.
- Ensure all programs are age-appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with camp goals.
- Evaluate and continuously improve camp offerings based on feedback.
Staff Leadership:
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise camp counselors and support staff.
- Create staff schedules and manage timekeeping.
- Foster a positive, professional, and energetic team environment.
- Provide ongoing coaching, support, and performance evaluations.
Operations & Safety:
- Ensure all health, safety, and emergency procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain proper camper-to-staff ratios.
- Oversee check-in/check-out procedures and daily attendance.
- Handle incident reports and communicate any concerns appropriately.
Parent & Member Relations:
- Serve as the main point of contact for parents and members.
- Communicate regularly regarding schedules, updates, and any issues.
- Address questions, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
Administrative Duties:
- Manage camp budget, supplies, and inventory.
- Coordinate with other departments (food & beverage, facilities, aquatics, etc.).
- Maintain accurate records, waivers, and camper information.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in camp management, education, recreation, or a related field.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for working with children and creating a fun, safe environment.
Work Environment:
- Seasonal position with flexible hours, including early mornings and occasional evenings.
- Primarily outdoors with varying weather conditions.
- High-energy, hands-on role requiring active participation.
About The Muttontown Club
The Muttontown Club provides a sense of gracious civility packaged with a generous dose of modern-day comforts. Our members not only enjoy the manor's elegant interior and staffed fitness center, but also 5 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, an oversized pool, kid's playground, and an 18-hole golf course that offers an abundance of play for men and women alike. With its tight tee shots and intricate greens, golfers rate the course as challenging, yet uniquely approachable.
Personalized tennis activities include adult clinics and children's programs, and our free-form pool is surrounded by a spacious deck, lounge chairs, and poolside dining. Just steps away is the Pool House Grill, serving up refreshing beverages, sandwiches, icy treats, and more.
The culinary team prepares scrumptious cuisine year-round in The Clubhouse and on the Terrace, and our social calendar is filled with barbecues, wine tastings, casual nights, pool parties, card games and so much more!
Personalized tennis activities include adult clinics and children's programs, and our free-form pool is surrounded by a spacious deck, lounge chairs, and poolside dining. Just steps away is the Pool House Grill, serving up refreshing beverages, sandwiches, icy treats, and more.
The culinary team prepares scrumptious cuisine year-round in The Clubhouse and on the Terrace, and our social calendar is filled with barbecues, wine tastings, casual nights, pool parties, card games and so much more!