Camp Harbor View changes lives and transforms Boston’s communities by exposing historically underserved youth to the possibilities of a future they may have never envisioned.

At Camp Harbor View, kids can be kids. At each of the five program areas (aquatics, leadership, sports, knowledge is power, and art) campers engage in quality programming and learn the skills they need to succeed outside of camp. Our core values of fun, respect, responsibility, character, courage, and community drive the camp experience and create a safe, fun environment for campers to develop as young leaders. Camp Harbor View staff are responsible for fostering that environment and have the great privilege to model our values for our campers.

Camp Harbor View’s work is focused on providing opportunity to some of Boston’s most historically marginalized communities. We believe that by working together with the families in our program we will make progress in overcoming many of the barriers of systemic inequity and advancing educational and economic parity. We strive to build a staff and board that is reflective of the communities that we serve.

Title/Position: Challenge Course Director
Reports to: Camp Administration Team
Location: Camp Harbor View, Long Island, Boston MA (ferry transportation provided) 
Hours: Seasonal, Full-Time; June 18, 2025 – August 22, 2025; 8:15 am to 4:45 pm. Pre-season hours April to June available

Responsibilities

• Manage the training, supervision, coaching, and scheduling of leadership staff, providing regular feedback through informal and formal observations and a performance evaluation twice per summer; 
• Develop and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, focusing on activities and games that encourage teamwork and leadership and teach problem solving and critical thinking skills, and collaborative programming across program areas and with program partners; 
• Implement safety standards and regulations as outlined by the American Camp Association (ACA), Massachusetts Office Public Safety and Inspection (OPSI), Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and Camp Harbor View; 
• Manage communication with leadership partners to ensure clear understanding of expectations and engagement with the camp community; 
• Assist with the supervision and positive behavior guidance of campers participating in programming at leadership and across the camp community, including, but not limited to, performances, lunch, and the ferry;
• Coach and mentor high school-aged youth in the Leader in Training (LIT) program, regularly communicating with the LIT staff regarding the LIT’s job performance;
• Manage the budget, initial and end of season inventory, and security and maintenance of materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the leadership program area;  
• Maintain a safe environment by regularly inspecting all equipment and structures associated with the challenge course, climbing wall, and initiatives activities and maintaining them as needed; 
• Serve as an ambassador to visitors, engaging them and articulating how the work serves the mission and the campers; 
• Manage and ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the leadership program areas, including the challenge courses and initiatives field; and
• Other duties that support the Camp Harbor View community as specified by the Camp Administrator, Deputy Director, and other year-round leadership. 

Qualifications

• 20+ years of age;  
• BA or BS in related field preferred, equivalent experiences considered; 
• Current Challenge Course Management certification from an ACCT professional vendor required; or ability to get certified
• Current Level 2 Challenge Course Practitioner certification from an ACCT professional vendor required; 
• Experience developing and delivering leadership programs for youth; 
• Supervisory experience required, experience in a camp or out of school time setting preferred; 
• Interest in and knowledge of trends in leadership programming, techniques and theory, and utilization of technology in the leadership fields; 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; 
  
  

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