Seasonal Camp Director - Weehawken
Steve and Kate's Camps, Weehawken, NJ, United States
Job Details
Location : 1000 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
Pre-Season Hours : Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule.
Camp Dates : 6/22/2026 (Mon) - 8/28/2026 (Fri) (in addition, two weekends will be required for move-in and out of camp)
Camp Hours : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Virtual Training : Must be available for virtual training on one of the following dates -- 4/25, 5/9 or 5/16 12-6pm EST
Pre-season Hourly Wage : The hourly rate for this position is $32.50 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Summer Salary : $1,300 weekly
Overview At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute to minute what they do at camp, with whom, and for how long. If you join our team as a
Seasonal Director , you will sharpen your inherent leadership skills and gain an immersive experience of creativity and play.
Steve & Kate's Summer Camp is an 8 to 11 week program, running from June to August. Training for this position will begin in April. In the pre-season, you will be trained by our Team Leads in all things camp, and you will slowly take on more responsibility until you own all camp positions on a daily basis.
The job, in a nutshell:
Help run all facets of a self-directed camp.
Our management team will prepare you for camp, and then they will hand you the reins approximately 1-2 weeks before the Summer begins. While running camp you will build relationships with hundreds of parents and children, helping them overcome fears, discover passions and generally find their groove at Steve & Kate's. You will help train, lead and inspire a team, and oversee the day-to-day operations for your site to keep things running smoothly, safely and up to code. If you are interested in a career at Steve & Kate's, this is a great way to gain valuable experience!
Candidate Fit How do you know if you are the right candidate?
Do you appreciate and agree with our self-directed approach for kids?
Would sparking up conversations with staff, campers and parents fit in your comfort zone?
Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions?
Are you the type of person who can't rest until you have done everything possible to make someone feel cared for?
Can you multitask while staying calm, level-headed and nice?
Do you have the stamina to keep up with 4 - 12 year olds and can you lift up to 30lbs?
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Shares responsibility for all stages of the employee life cycle for seasonal teams of up to 30, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and separation.
Acts as on-site manager responsible for all facets of a day camp that runs 8 - 11 weeks, with an average of 150 campers (or more) per day, generating 6-7 figure revenue.
Handles crises, emergencies, behavioral and medical responses as needed.
Manages customer contact for programs, including responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely manner, and providing exceptional customer service for hundreds of camp families.
Manages compliance processes and ensures implementation of company, city and state policies for camps/childcare as applicable.
Manages a six-figure budget for personnel, food and programming needs.
Oversees logistics and inventory management for hundreds of items valued in excess of six figures.
Manages relationships with host schools and oversees janitorial, security and site planning to ensure sanitary, safe operations.
Job Requirements
At least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Must meet one of the following experience requirements: 2 seasons of administrative experience at an organized, certified camp; 9 months of experience in a youth program; or 1 season of administrative experience at an organized certified camp and 1 year of teaching experience with a New Jersey Teacher Certificate.
Additional Job Requirements
Past management or leadership experience and experience hiring and managing teams of 5 or more is preferred.
During camp programs, the Director is expected to be on-site. When camps are not in session, most planning work can be done remotely, but Directors are expected to be actively marketing, recruiting staff and promoting camp in their community.
On-site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods of time on your feet and outdoor activities.
Directors will be expected to run break camps throughout the year.
Physical Requirements This position requires compliance with all applicable requirements concerning health, safety and immunizations as applicable to the camp setting. The full set of physical requirements includes:
Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and move-out weekends.
Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
Participate in athletic games.
Benefits
Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.
Deadline to Apply:
This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.
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Pre-Season Hours : Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule.
Camp Dates : 6/22/2026 (Mon) - 8/28/2026 (Fri) (in addition, two weekends will be required for move-in and out of camp)
Camp Hours : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Virtual Training : Must be available for virtual training on one of the following dates -- 4/25, 5/9 or 5/16 12-6pm EST
Pre-season Hourly Wage : The hourly rate for this position is $32.50 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Summer Salary : $1,300 weekly
Overview At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute to minute what they do at camp, with whom, and for how long. If you join our team as a
Seasonal Director , you will sharpen your inherent leadership skills and gain an immersive experience of creativity and play.
Steve & Kate's Summer Camp is an 8 to 11 week program, running from June to August. Training for this position will begin in April. In the pre-season, you will be trained by our Team Leads in all things camp, and you will slowly take on more responsibility until you own all camp positions on a daily basis.
The job, in a nutshell:
Help run all facets of a self-directed camp.
Our management team will prepare you for camp, and then they will hand you the reins approximately 1-2 weeks before the Summer begins. While running camp you will build relationships with hundreds of parents and children, helping them overcome fears, discover passions and generally find their groove at Steve & Kate's. You will help train, lead and inspire a team, and oversee the day-to-day operations for your site to keep things running smoothly, safely and up to code. If you are interested in a career at Steve & Kate's, this is a great way to gain valuable experience!
Candidate Fit How do you know if you are the right candidate?
Do you appreciate and agree with our self-directed approach for kids?
Would sparking up conversations with staff, campers and parents fit in your comfort zone?
Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions?
Are you the type of person who can't rest until you have done everything possible to make someone feel cared for?
Can you multitask while staying calm, level-headed and nice?
Do you have the stamina to keep up with 4 - 12 year olds and can you lift up to 30lbs?
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Shares responsibility for all stages of the employee life cycle for seasonal teams of up to 30, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and separation.
Acts as on-site manager responsible for all facets of a day camp that runs 8 - 11 weeks, with an average of 150 campers (or more) per day, generating 6-7 figure revenue.
Handles crises, emergencies, behavioral and medical responses as needed.
Manages customer contact for programs, including responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely manner, and providing exceptional customer service for hundreds of camp families.
Manages compliance processes and ensures implementation of company, city and state policies for camps/childcare as applicable.
Manages a six-figure budget for personnel, food and programming needs.
Oversees logistics and inventory management for hundreds of items valued in excess of six figures.
Manages relationships with host schools and oversees janitorial, security and site planning to ensure sanitary, safe operations.
Job Requirements
At least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Must meet one of the following experience requirements: 2 seasons of administrative experience at an organized, certified camp; 9 months of experience in a youth program; or 1 season of administrative experience at an organized certified camp and 1 year of teaching experience with a New Jersey Teacher Certificate.
Additional Job Requirements
Past management or leadership experience and experience hiring and managing teams of 5 or more is preferred.
During camp programs, the Director is expected to be on-site. When camps are not in session, most planning work can be done remotely, but Directors are expected to be actively marketing, recruiting staff and promoting camp in their community.
On-site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods of time on your feet and outdoor activities.
Directors will be expected to run break camps throughout the year.
Physical Requirements This position requires compliance with all applicable requirements concerning health, safety and immunizations as applicable to the camp setting. The full set of physical requirements includes:
Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and move-out weekends.
Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
Participate in athletic games.
Benefits
Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.
Deadline to Apply:
This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.
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