Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Camp Director
What You'll Do
As Camp Director, you'll lead a team of dedicated counselors, teachers, and other staff and ensure that campers have a safe and fun environment to enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, nature appreciation, recreational and socialization activities and academics such as reading, writing, geography, and mathematics.
Applicants must be availableJune 29- August 14 Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie
Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities.
Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to the camping program.
Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations.
Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
Adhere to regulations set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations.
Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by instructional staff.
Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations.
Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts at the end of the camp season.
Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file.
You're a great fit for this role if you have:
Minimum 21 years of age
BS degree in a field related to camping, rehabilitation or education
NYS Students with Disabilities (SWD) Teacher Certification is beneficial but not required
Minimum of five years of administrative or supervisory experience
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Compensation $35-44/Hr.
Position Type Full Time - Temporary
Who We Are Camp Colonie is a six-week,integrated summer camp program for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individualswith physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.
The Fedcap Group
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.
Job Info
Job Identification 102964
Job Category Education
Posting Date 02/24/2026, 08:55 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 69 Schermerhorn Road, Cohoes, NY, 12047, US
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Applicants must be availableJune 29- August 14 Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie
Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities.
Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to the camping program.
Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations.
Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
Adhere to regulations set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations.
Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by instructional staff.
Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations.
Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts at the end of the camp season.
Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file.
You're a great fit for this role if you have:
Minimum 21 years of age
BS degree in a field related to camping, rehabilitation or education
NYS Students with Disabilities (SWD) Teacher Certification is beneficial but not required
Minimum of five years of administrative or supervisory experience
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Compensation $35-44/Hr.
Position Type Full Time - Temporary
Who We Are Camp Colonie is a six-week,integrated summer camp program for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individualswith physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.
The Fedcap Group
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.
Job Info
Job Identification 102964
Job Category Education
Posting Date 02/24/2026, 08:55 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 69 Schermerhorn Road, Cohoes, NY, 12047, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr