Operations

As a Camp Operations Coordinator at Willow Lake Day Camp, you will play a pivotal role behind the scenes ensuring our 35-acre campus operates seamlessly every single day. You will coordinate essential daily logistics, manage camp supply distribution across activity hubs, and ensure all snack and hydration stations are stocked for our campers and staff. Working closely with directors and leadership, you will troubleshoot logistical challenges in real time and facilitate smooth transitions across our dynamic daily schedule. This hands-on position offers an exceptional masterclass in event operations, supply chain logistics, and team-driven problem solving in a high-energy outdoor environment. Make your summer count by building invaluable operational leadership experience while keeping the energy and magic of camp running at full speed.

- Work daily from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm, actively participating in morning and afternoon briefing meetings with directors to align on daily logistics, schedule shifts, and camper needs.- Help execute daily operational logistics across our 35-acre facility to ensure all activity areas and sports fields/courts are fully equipped each morning.- Help manage inventory, restocking, and timely delivery of daily camp supplies, program materials, and specialized equipment.- Help coordinate the daily distribution and organizing of morning snacks and afternoon ice cream.- Collaborate with directors to address immediate operational needs and solve on-the-ground challenges swiftly.- Support logistical setup, staging, and breakdown for camp-wide special events, spirit dats, and dynamic rainy-day transitions.- Assist in organizing storage facilities, track equipment usage and uphold the highest standards of campus readiness and safety.

- Experience in logistics, event operations, youth recreation, camp environments, customer service, or hospitality is preferred.- Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively within energetic, fast-paced team settings.- Proven track record of taking initiative, managing daily tasks independently, and solving practical problems with a positive attitude.

- Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with staff, leaders, and campers alike.- Adaptable mindset with the ability to pivot quickly and maintain enthusiasm in an active outdoor environment.- Reliable work ethic, integrity, and genuine dedication to fostering a supportive community for children.- Must be entering senior year of high school, enrolled in college, or a recent graduate.

- Bachelor’s degree required (college graduate or experienced adult professional).- Background, degree, or coursework in business administration, recreation management, sports leadership, education, hospitality, supply chain logistics, or related disciplines is a strong plus.- Demonstrated commitment to hands-on leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the versatility to step up and support diverse operational areas across camp.

- Ability to walk, navigate, and transport supplies across a 35-acre outdoor campus with varied terrain and rolling hills.- Capacity to lift and carry operational supplies, coolers, and equipment.- Comfort working actively outdoors in various summer weather conditions throughout the camp day.- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and remain physically active for extended periods.

- Competitive seasonal compensation with no weekend or evening hours required.- Daily complimentary hot and cold lunch provided.- Opportunity for your child(ren) to attend at discounted tuition.- Hands-on leadership, logistics, and operational project management experience that elevates any professional resume.- Immersion in a warm, welcoming, and high-spirited camp staff culture with lifelong friendships.- Direct collaboration and mentorship with experienced camp directors and educational leaders.

Willow Lake Day Camp is a premier family-owned day camp situated on 35 shaded, picturesque acres on the north shore of Lake Hopatcong in northwest New Jersey. For over 40 years, our dynamic community has provided campers ages 3 through 15 with transformative experiences spanning athletics, arts, outdoor adventure, and waterfront programming. Our dedicated team champions a supportive Dream Big philosophy that empowers children to discover their talents, build self-confidence, and make lasting summer memories.

Our camp is set on a picturesque 35-acre campus in Lake Hopatcong featuring private lakefront access, heated pools, manicured playing fields, and modern activity pavilions. The campus blends beautiful shaded outdoor woodlands with extensive covered and indoor facilities designed for an active, engaging summer.