Sleepaway Camp Director (Full-Time)
Center Sleepaway Camp
The Sephardic Community Center’s Overnight Camp
About the Sephardic Community Center
The Sephardic Community Center is one of the nation’s premier Jewish community centers, serving thousands of children, families, and seniors through educational, recreational, wellness, cultural, and community programs.
For decades, the Center has served as a cornerstone of the Brooklyn Sephardic community, enriching lives through programs that strengthen community, Jewish identity, and lifelong connections.
The Opportunity
The Sephardic Community Center is proud to bring back one of its most cherished traditions: Center Sleepaway Camp, The Center’s overnight camp created specifically for the Sephardic community in Brooklyn, NY and Deal, NJ.
Reimagined for today’s families, Center Sleepaway Camp will provide a premium overnight camp experience for students entering grades 6, 7, and 8. Operating in partnership with an established overnight camp, The Center will provide its own leadership, counselors, programming, traditions, and community while leveraging exceptional facilities and shared operational services.
More than a summer camp, Center Sleepaway Camp is an extension of The Center’s mission. It is designed to help young people build confidence, independence, lifelong friendships, a stronger Jewish identity, and deeper connections to the Sephardic community.
This is a rare opportunity to lead the return of a beloved Center institution. The Camp Director will lead every aspect of Center Sleepaway Camp, shaping its culture, building an exceptional team, and delivering a premium experience for campers and families.
The successful candidate will help write the next chapter of one of The Center’s most cherished traditions by creating a camp experience that children eagerly anticipate each summer and remember for years to come.
Position Summary
The Camp Director provides year-round leadership for Center Sleepaway Camp and is accountable for its overall success. Working closely with Center leadership, the Camp Committee, and the host camp, the Camp Director leads the strategic, operational, and programmatic aspects of the camp while ensuring every experience reflects the mission, values, and standards of the Sephardic Community Center.
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 expereinces 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
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $110,000 to $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package