Summer Camp Assistant Director

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York • Lake Clear, NY

1d • $130 - $140 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your enthusiasm, leadership, and love of working with youth to Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York’s 2026 Summer Camp Leadership Team! Lake Clear Camp is seeking a qualified Assistant Director to assist in the administration, supervision, and coordination of the summer camp program, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while fostering a supportive and engaging camp environment. This role collaborates with the Camp Director to implement a safe, fun, and enriching program that meets the Girl Scout Mission and camper needs. About Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York: Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is one of 110 councils across the United States, supporting Girl Scouts and volunteers across fifteen counties of upstate New York. We help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Lake Clear Camp : Our Camps are unique and shaped by the physical, and outdoor spaces in which they take place, the team-building nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment that we strive to create. Situated on 91 scenic acres of land on a peninsula on Lake Clear is an Adirondack gem. The camp is surrounded by breathtaking state land in the Adirondack Park, adjacent to the St. Regis Canoe area. Facilities at Lake Clear Camp include renovated cabins with full bathrooms, lean-to units, a dining hall, a health center, and buildings for programs and activities. Campers range from first through twelfth grade. Summer Camp dates at Lake Clear Camp are July 27th – August 21nd, 2026. All positions include room and board. Camp staff are generally off from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon each week. GSNENY operates two summer overnight camps; Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George NY and Lake Clear Camp near Saranac Lake, NY. Many staff positions can be combined to work at both camps for a full summer of employment (June 28th - August 22nd).

Requirements

• At least 25 years old by July 27, 2026
• Previous experience at a summer camp in a supervisory or administrative role
• Ability to interact positively with youth ages 7 to 17; prior youth-focused work or volunteer experience preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high camper and staff morale by promoting positivity and teamwork
• Provides daily supervision and guidance to Unit Staff (counselors and unit leaders)
• Works directly with the Properties Team in terms of facility and equipment needs for all camp environments
• Works with the Program Staff to plan and facilitate all camp activities
• Plays a key role in the Emergency Response procedures of the camp

Benefits

• Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Lake Clear Camp
• Experience a summer of fulfilling memories while you build meaningful connections with campers.
• Strengthen your problem solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills.
• Forge lasting friendships with fellow team members through impactful work.
• All positions include room and board.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed