Camp Stella Maris Summer Staff

Note: All core staff members are expected to perform additional duties outside their direct role.

Adventure Director: Plan and implement Adventure programming utilizing low ropes elements, team building exercises/games, and outdoor adventures. The focus of the Adventure Program is to offer activities that encourage teamwork, personal growth, and outdoor skills while providing a fun and engaging environment for campers. It aims to build confidence and promote collaboration through experiential learning. Oversee program area, including staff management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance.

Arts & Nature Director: Oversee program area, including staff/camper management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance. Plan and implement Arts & Nature programming that is designed to inspire creativity, artistic talents and foster appreciation for campers’ natural surroundings via crafts, music, theater, pottery, drawing, painting, STEM, etc.

Assistant CIT Director: Collaborate with the CIT Director to develop hands-on training sessions for teens with the focus of preparing CITs for future positions at camp. Assist with CIT observation/evaluation, provide mentorship and assessment of overall training effectiveness. Will have various counselor duties throughout the week.

Assistant LIT Director: Collaborate with the LIT Director to develop hands-on training sessions for teens with the focus of developing their leadership skills. Emphasis for the LIT Program is placed on communication, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving. Create and implement opportunities for LITs to practice their leadership skills, provide mentorship and assessment of overall training effectiveness. Will have various counselor duties throughout the week.

Ballfield Director: Oversee program area, including staff/camper management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance. Plan and implement fun and engaging Ballfield programming that is designed to foster teamwork, friendly competition and sportsmanship through traditional sports/games and innovative activities. Supervise and facilitate archery as needed (training/certification to be discussed).

Camp Operations Director: Collaborate with management team regarding area programming, place campers into their morning rotations and oversee daily camp operations. Point of contact and co-evaluator of Area Directors. Other duties/responsibilities are decided based on the strengths of the staff member and the needs of camp.

CIT Director: Collaborate with CIT team to develop and provide high-quality hands-on training for teens with the focus of preparing them for future positions at camp. Observe/evaluate, provide mentorship and assessment to campers/assistants, and overall training effectiveness. Coordinate with other management team members for the integration of campers into camp programming. Meet with Camp Director to discuss progress of campers.

Division Director: First-line support for cabin staff and liaison. Oversee 3-5 cabins per week (up to 50 campers), and ensure that counselors have the support they need to be successful. Work closely with the Summer Camp Director and the management team in the implementation of camper behavior management plans. Involves possible mediation with campers, contact with parents/guardians, and evaluation of cabin staff.

Head Counselor: Collaborate with the Summer Camp Director to meet staffing needs, including interviewing and hiring before summer. Manages staff personal days and emergency replacements, ensuring appropriate coverage for drills and coordinating with the registrar for camper and staff placements. Acts as the point of contact for the Division Director team, leading daily meetings on camper and staff well-being. Addresses higher-level camper and staff issues, interacting with families as needed. The Head Counselor must be empathetic yet firm, maintain confidentiality, stay organized, and remain composed under stress.

LIT Director: Collaborate with the LIT team to develop hands-on training sessions for teens with the focus of developing their leadership skills. Emphasis for the LIT Program is placed on communication, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving. Create and implement opportunities for LITs to practice their leadership skills, provide mentorship and assessment of overall training effectiveness. Provide guidance and act as a mentor to LIT staff.

Permanent Rover: Assist with various camp duties as directed, including acting in place of an absent staff member. Specific duties and management/core staff status will be determined and assigned based on individual’s strengths and camp’s needs.

Program Director: Oversee the daily camp schedule and all-camp activities, requiring creativity, flexibility, and organization to develop programs that align with the camp theme. This role involves adapting quickly to changing weather or program needs and collaborating closely with the management team to manage large-scale programming and daily operations.

Spiritual Director: Responsible for all aspects of program area; including, but not limited to, staff management, scheduling, program quality and physical upkeep. Plan and implement instructional programs that foster spiritual development for campers and staff. Spiritual development may be values-based and self-reflective through stories, hands-on activities, discussions, etc. Lead or designate someone to guide staff through Prime Time (staff only reflection time once/week).

Waterfront Director: Oversee program area, including staff/camper management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance. The waterfront program area includes swimming, motorized and non-motorized boats, inflatables, gaga, etc. Assess swimming ability of all campers and staff prior to participation, mentor and train all staff for assigned waterfront duties and ensure safety of all campers and staff while they are at the waterfront. Must obtain the following certifications: Lifeguarding with Waterfront Skills, Progressive Swimming Instructor or Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard Management.

Assistant Waterfront Director: Work with Waterfront Director to Oversee program area, including staff/camper management, scheduling, program quality, and maintenance. The waterfront program area includes swimming, motorized and non-motorized boats, inflatables, gaga, etc. Assess swimming ability of all campers and staff prior to participation, ensure safety of all campers and staff while they are at the waterfront. Must obtain the following certifications: Lifeguarding with Waterfront Skills, Progressive Swimming Instructor or Water Safety Instructor.

Day Camp Director: Responsible for all aspects of day camp program area including, but not limited to, staff management/evaluations, scheduling, program quality, and physical upkeep. Facilitate positive behavior management for approximately 50 campers (ages 5-12), be a positive role model and leader providing emotional and social support for campers and staff. Maintain open communication with campers, parents/guardians, and staff. Actively participate in all required trainings, meetings, and camper programs. Note: All core staff members are expected to perform additional duties outside their direct role. Min age 21

Day Camp Assistant Director: Assist the Day Camp Director with overall management, supervision, and planning for the total day camp operation. Help to ensure high quality, age-relevant programming for day campers (ages 5-12) as well as facilitate positive behavior management. Involves physical maintenance of area, scheduling of campers and staff, help with staff evaluations, budgeting, ordering, and communication with camper families. Note: All core staff members are expected to perform additional duties outside their direct role. Min age 19.

Overnight Cabin Counselor: Assist in supervising and mentoring a cabin of 10-14 campers, providing leadership and guidance during activities, meals, and nighttime. Participate in camp programs while maintaining camper supervision and ensure camper safety throughout their stay. Cabin staff are the frontline magic makers.

Replacement Staff: Fill-in staff for a week-long session as needed. Staff training week attendance will be discussed upon hire. Prior CSM Staff experience required.

Live-in kitchen staff: Responsible for the preparation, plating, and serving of 3 meals/day, assisting in overall cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen and dining hall area. Adhere to all health and sanitation guidelines, including food storage and rotation.

Assistant cook/Prep person: Prepare and serve food according to menus planned by the Food Service Director and ensure that the dietary needs of campers and staff are met. Assist in the supervision, support, coaching and training of kitchen staff. Responsible for safe and proper storage of all food including daily rotation, organizing and storing food deliveries, follow sanitation codes and enforce safety regulations in accordance with NYSDOH requirements.

Dining Hall Manager: Manage, support, train and supervise 8-10 kitchen staff in the daily set-up, serving, break-down and cleaning of the dining hall. Assist with scheduling where needed, establish communication practices between cooks and kitchen staff, oversee implementation of sanitation requirements, and help with maintaining accurate record of kitchen inventory.
Full-Time; Live-in or commuter; Min age 19

Media Specialist: Capture daily moments through photography and videography. Produce videos throughout the week that will be viewed by families and used for marketing throughout the year. May have additional duties outside their direct role. Live-in; Min age 18

Assistant to the Marketing Director: Collaborate with the year-round Marketing Director to ignite a passion for Camp Stella Maris by promoting it through diverse channels and cultivating meaningful connections with all who experience the camp. Manage the camp store (supervise staff & teens, process payments, organize and stock inventory, etc.) and capture daily moments that inspire for a lifetime. Live-in; Min age 18.