Join our Riverdale Country School team in the Bronx, NY as a Director and inspire young minds at camp!
Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast!
A Director is a leader who is responsible for the care and supervision of all campers and Team Members while implementing the camp program & schedule. A Director leads one of the following ESF Camp programs :
- Junior Camp : preschool-2nd grades
- Senior Camp : 3rd-8th grades
- Specialty Camp : 1st-7th grades
- Sports Camp (multi-sports camp) : 1st-9th grades
Why ESF?
Inspire Young Minds : Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.Unleash Your Potential : We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.Become a Leader : Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.Positive Environment : Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.Extra Perks :
Convenient Summer Schedule : Enjoy nights and weekends off.Employee Referral Bonus Program : Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.Free Certifications : Reimbursements available for qualified roles.Camp Tuition : Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members' children.Requirements :
Leadership Background :2-4 years' leadership and staff supervision experience required.
Performance management experience is preferred.Education : Bachelor's degree required. A degree in Education (or related field) is preferred.Experience : We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of three (3) years of ESF experience.
Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.Hours : Typically, 3 days / week, 7 : 30am-4 : 30pm; 2 days / week, 8 : 00am-6 : 00pm; Monday-FridaySchedule Commitment : Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.Required Training : Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.Dress Code : Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.Essential Job Responsibilities :
Lead, Teach & Inspire : Lead and manage your team.Implement ESF program and curriculum. Ensure team members bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance.
Encourage teachers to use creativity and effective classroom management to organize fun and creative daily activities.Lead meetings with the Team and coordinate their daily schedules. Conduct Team Member evaluations.Dive Into the Camp Day!Support and encourage teachers and counselors to promote and lead camp activities with enthusiasm and positive collaboration.
Monitor the schedule, program, supervision, and administration of all activities and assemblies.Conduct tours and provide program overview to prospective camp families.Safety & Positive Group Management : Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.Be the Ultimate Role Model : Supervise team members and campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from "Gratitude" to "Bring It" daily.
Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.Adhere to all company policies.Communication : Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and team members.Reporting Relationships :
Reports directly to and takes direction from the Site Director.Additional Responsibilities :
Push / pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per dayRespond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.This job description is subject to change at any time.
