Sleepaway Camp Director

Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy

Champion the vision and long-term success of Center Sleepaway Camp
Establish annual goals, performance metrics, and strategic priorities
Partner with Center leadership and the Camp Committee to guide the camp’s continued success
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Camp Experience

Design and oversee an engaging, age-appropriate overnight camp program for students entering grades 6 through 8.
Deliver a safe, engaging, memorable, and premium camp experience that promotes friendship, confidence, independence, personal growth, and fun
Oversee daily camp operations, schedules, activities, trips, evening programs, and special events
Establish traditions, rituals, and signature experiences that become hallmarks of Center Sleepaway Camp
Continuously evaluate and elevate program quality

Jewish Life & Sephardic Culture

Serve as the camp’s spiritual and cultural leader
Create meaningful Jewish experiences through Shabbat, tefillah, Havdalah, holidays, and daily camp life
Celebrate and strengthen the customs, traditions, and values of the Sephardic community
Partner with rabbis, educators, and community leaders to enrich the camp experience

Staff Leadership

Recruit, develop, supervise, and inspire an exceptional seasonal leadership team and counselor staff
Provide comprehensive training, mentorship, coaching, and performance management
Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and leadership development

Enrollment & Family Engagement

Lead camper recruitment and retention efforts
Build strong relationships with prospective and returning families
Represent Center Sleepaway Camp at community events, information sessions, and family programs
Partner with The Center’s Marketing team on enrollment campaigns and communications
Serve as the primary resource for parents before, during, and after camp

Operations & Partnership Management

Oversee the year-round planning, administration, and execution of Center Sleepaway Camp
Serve as the primary liaison with the host camp
Coordinate shared services, including facilities, dining, health services, transportation, security, and logistics
Develop and manage the annual operating budget
Ensure sound financial stewardship, administrative oversight, and effective risk management

Who You Are
You are a visionary and mission-driven leader who believes overnight camp can transform lives. You are equally comfortable inspiring children, partnering with parents, developing staff, collaborating with rabbis and community leaders, and leading a team toward a shared vision. You lead with warmth, integrity, humility, and high standards, creating an environment where young people, families, and staff feel welcomed, challenged, and inspired.

Qualifications
Demonstrated success leading an overnight camp, youth organization, school, educational program, or comparable mission-driven organization
Passion for developing children, teens, and future community leaders
Deep understanding of Jewish life and values, with the ability to embrace and authentically celebrate the traditions and culture of the Sephardic community
Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Experience recruiting, developing, and leading high-performing teams
Strong operational, financial, and project management abilities
Demonstrated ability to build culture, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional experiences

Success in This Role
The successful Camp Director will:

Reestablish Center Sleepaway Camp as the premier overnight camp experience for the Sephardic community
Deliver an outstanding experience that earns the trust and enthusiasm of campers, families, and staff
Build a high-performing seasonal leadership team and a culture rooted in excellence, Jewish values, and community
Establish a strong foundation for sustained enrollment, long-term success, and thoughtful growth