Seasonal Director of Camp Operations (83762)

ASPHALT GREEN INC•New York, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Seasonal Director of Camp Operations at MOCC is responsible for the planning, setup, and day-to-day execution of Asphalt Green’s Summer Playcation at the Major R. Owens Community Center (MOCC). This role serves as the primary operational lead on-site, ensuring that all aspects of camp run safely, smoothly, and in alignment with Asphalt Green’s standards and mission. This position plays a critical role in pre-season preparation and provides hands-on leadership throughout the summer, supporting staff, managing logistics, and ensuring a high-quality experience for campers and families. This position is based in Brooklyn, New York. On-site hours are approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with pre-season administrative work completed in a hybrid environment. Camp dates are June 29-August 28, 2026, with required pre-season work and a debrief meeting after the season ends.

Requirements

7+ years of experience working in a camp, school, or youth development setting in a leadership role.
Strong organizational and operational management skills.
Ability to lead teams and manage staff in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to implement and uphold safety standards and procedures.
Comfortable working on-site and actively supervising campers and staff throughout the day.
Flexible, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-pressure, challenging, or emergency situations, including those of a medical nature.

Nice To Haves

Asphalt Green will provide certification training in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Responding-to-Emergencies Advanced First Aid.

Responsibilities

Supports administrative and operational preparation leading up to the summer season, including registration coordination.
Develops site-specific operational plans, including daily activity schedules, logistics, and space usage.
Coordinates with internal departments and external partners to confirm programming needs and logistics.
Assists the Associate Director of Camps and Camps Staffing Coordinator with hiring support, staff onboarding plans, and training preparation for the MOCC seasonal team.
Assists with site-specific purchasing, inventory, and equipment organization in collaboration with the Camp Operations Director.
Ensures that safety protocols, emergency procedures, and compliance requirements are clearly established prior to camp opening.
Provides direct, on-site leadership for all daily camp operations at MOCC.
Serves as the primary point person for on-site operational decision-making and problem-solving.
Serves as the primary point person for Department of Health in-season inspections.
Ensures the consistent implementation of Asphalt Green policies, procedures, and culture.
Creates daily schedules for campers ages 6–12 and contributes to curriculum planning for sports-focused activities.
Manages swim permissions and rosters, coordinating directly with partners at Imagine Swimming.
Oversees daily schedules, transitions, and logistics to ensure smooth program flow.
Monitors staffing structures, supervision, and camper-to-staff ratios in collaboration with camp leadership.
Supervises and supports seasonal staff by providing guidance, coaching, and real-time feedback.
Coordinates space usage and logistics with on-site staff and program partners, including swim and sports providers.
Maintains a safe environment by enforcing risk management protocols and responding appropriately to incidents.
Communicates effectively with families, addressing questions and concerns as needed.
Escalates operational or safety concerns to the Director of Camps in a timely and professional manner.
Provides basic first aid and responds to camper and staff health needs as appropriate.
Oversees before-care programming beginning at 8:00 AM and after-care programming through 5:00 PM.
Partners with internal departments, including Housekeeping and IT, to support daily camp operations.
Maintains organized systems for inventory, supplies, and site documentation.
Participates in regular check-ins with camp leadership to provide updates and identify needs.
Contributes to end-of-season evaluations and offers recommendations for future improvements.