Overnight Camp Director

KESHET•Northbrook, IL

6d•$6,000 - $7,000•Onsite

About The Position

Keshet is seeking a dynamic and compassionate leader to serve as the Gesher Overnight Camp Site Director for Summer 2026, overseeing and supporting counselors who work directly with campers with disabilities. This hands-on role includes ensuring participant health, wellness, safety, and engagement; assisting with personal care; promoting camper inclusion; and facilitating communication among staff, families, and host camp personnel. The ideal candidate is empathetic, organized, and deeply committed to inclusion and youth development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field (Master’s degree or graduate-level coursework preferred).
Experience working directly with individuals with disabilities in educational, recreational, or therapeutic settings.
Proven experience in program development and planning; previous leadership or supervisory experience in a camp or youth program preferred.
Familiarity with or commitment to learning Jewish cultural practices, values, and traditions.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage staff and support a diverse group of campers.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain an inclusive, supportive, and structured environment for campers and staff.

Responsibilities

Supervision, training and support of summer camp counselors to ensure children’s health, safety, well-being and personal belongings.
Assist counselors with campers’ daily activities such as personal care, hygiene, and meal times.
Integration of camper(s) into camp activities and the group, and in the care of and planning for all campers.
Communication with other staff at camp to create plans so that the camper is best supported.
Serve as the primary liaison between the host site leadership and our staff to ensure campers are actively participating in camp activities, while making necessary adjustments to support full integration.
Monitoring of use and care of equipment. Advocating that every camper has what they need.
Communication with parents regarding their campers time at camp before, during and after each session.
Participate alongside campers while supervising in camp activities.
Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the camp community
Collaborate with other staff members to create a well-rounded camp experience so campers feel a sense of community and friendship with other campers
Serve as a positive role model for campers, demonstrating empathy and respect
Planning and leading weekly staff meetings.
Be familiar with and follow camp safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Liaising with the host site, Keshet staff and families regarding all camp programming, special events, busing and daily plans.