Welcome Gate

As the Welcome Gate Greeter at Willow Lake Day Camp, you are the friendly face and first point of connection for our camp community every single day. You will set a welcoming, high-energy tone each morning as buses, staff, and visitors arrive at our scenic Lake Hopatcong campus. Working in close partnership with our administrative team and camp leadership, you ensure smooth entry procedures, safe traffic coordination, and secure campus access. This pivotal role develops real-world communication, situational awareness, and hospitality leadership skills while keeping our community safe and organized. Trade a traditional desk job for an active outdoor position where your positive presence makes an immediate, lasting impact from day one.

- Greet arriving buses, staff members, approved visitors, and delivery personnel with a warm, energetic, and professional demeanor.- Oversee campus entry and exit points throughout the camp day to maintain a secure, welcoming, and organized environment.- Guide morning arrival traffic flow smoothly to ensure total pedestrian and vehicle safety.- Verify visitor credentials and coordinate all guest check-ins with the office.- Communicate promptly and clearly with camp leadership and health center staff using two-way radios regarding campus logistics.- Maintain a clean, welcoming, and well-organized entrance to camp that reflects Willow Lake spirit and operational standards.

- Experience in customer service, hospitality, youth programming, or athletics is helpful but not required.- Background working in active, team-oriented environments where proactive communication and problem-solving are valued.- Demonstrated experience interacting positively and professionally with adults, children, and community members.

- Warm, dependable, and spirited personality with strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.- High level of situational awareness, attention to detail, and dedication to campus safety.- Ability to remain calm, confident, and solutions-oriented during busy arrival and departure windows.- Must be an adult; educator preferred.- Available for the complete 8-week summer season from June 21 through August 13, 2027.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred, particularly in Education, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field.- Ideally suited for educators, school staff, community leaders, and parents who bring mature perspective and polished client-facing communication skills.

- Ability to safely lift, move, and organize incoming packages and deliveries weighing up to 25 pounds.- Ability to receive and stage incoming deliveries for transport and distribution across camp by our facilities team.

- Develop standout leadership, customer relations, and communication skills that elevate any resume or career path.- Competitive seasonal compensation with weekday daytime hours and evenings and weekends free.- Daily hot and cold lunch provided daily.- Pre-camp staff training from experienced educators and camp directors.- Opportunity for your child(ren) to attend camp at discounted tuition.- Immersion in a tight-knit, high-energy staff culture where lifelong friendships and traditions thrive.

Willow Lake Day Camp is a premier family-owned day camp in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, providing memorable summer experiences for children ages 3 to 15 across 35 scenic acres. Guided by our Dream Big philosophy, we foster an inclusive, active community focused on personal growth, skill building, and meaningful friendships. Our dedicated staff team creates a warm, high-spirited environment where campers and team members alike are empowered to thrive.

Our 35-acre shaded campus is nestled along the north shore of Lake Hopatcong in northwest New Jersey and features modern outdoor athletic fields, heated pools, creative arts pavilions, and rustic lakefront facilities. All daily operations and summer programming take place on-site across our private, fully equipped camp grounds.