Assistant Director - Camp Felix

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.  We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

The Assistant Director works under direct supervision of the Camp Director to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by creating and supervising a camp program that helps campers build positive relationships, improve their self-esteem, develop healthy habits and learn new skills.

Camp Felix is a sleepaway camp located in Kent, CT. Transportation will be provided to and from the camp site.  

Mandatory Staff Training: Tuesday -Thursday July 22-24 in Manhattan and July in 27 Kent, CT;

Camp Sessions: (Monday - Friday)

• July 28 - August 1
• August 4 - August 8

Salary : $1,200 per week

The Assistant Director works under direct supervision of the Camp Director to achieve Camp Felix goals and objectives by creating and supervising a camp program that helps campers build positive relationships, improve their self-esteem, develop healthy habits and learn new skills.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist Camp Director in supervision of camp program starting with pre-planning before camp starts and evaluation after camp ends.
• Reside at camp for duration of camp.
• Directly supervise Unit Leaders and assist them with supervising Senior Counselors and Counselors; supervise Volunteers and oversee volunteer program at camp.
• Act as first responder to camper issues including homesickness, conflicts and other behavior issues.
• Actively ensure that the daily camp schedule is running smoothly.
• Run or assist with the campers’ selection of activities during Electives period.
• Inspect campers’ facilities during cabin check. Check for maintenance issues and report any findings to Camp Director immediately.
• Participate in staff training and help deliver parts of the staff training during training week; reinforce staff training during the camp season.
• Assist with all arrangements for transportation of supplies and distribution/storage of supplies at camp.
• Participate in the end-of-summer inventory process to plan for what is needed next summer.
• Assist with supervision of the arrival and departure of campers each week.
• Help to implement camp mission, vision and goals as well as the camp policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning and implementation of daily camp program.
• Assist with oversight of the CIT program.
• Serve as an exemplary role model for all camp staff.
• Oversee end-of-camp clean up and packing process.
• Assist with planning and implementing a successful Open House event during week 3 of camp.
• Participate in end-of-camp staff evaluation process and camper questionnaire process.
• Enforce safety and health regulations.
• Assists in responding to emergencies in a manner consistent with camp safety policy and procedures.
• Other:
  • Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling’s and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocol.
  • Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling’s BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence)
  • Adherence to The Foundling’s employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.
  • All other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Must have three years/seasons of camp experience, preferably in a sleepaway camp setting.
• Must have at least 1 year/season of supervisory experience in a camp or educational setting.
• Must be energetic, enthusiastic, and a team player.
• Must be a hands-on worker and serve as a positive example to campers and staff.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must be able to encourage and support staff while providing constructive criticism and acknowledgement when needed.
• Must be able to work independently assessing what needs to be done and taking action.
• Must be able to delegate to staff.
• Must be able to create positive relationships with counselors and staff members.
• Exhibit qualities such as patience, kindness, honestly, responsibility, compassion, and desire to help others.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with the issues/needs of children involved in the child welfare system preferred.
• Updated First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Must be committed to the Camp Felix goals and outcomes.
• Must be able to handle a crisis in a calm and effective manner.
• Must be available for training week and all weeks of camp.