Camper Care Director - Sababa Beachaway

Overview

Sababa Beachaway is a co-ed residential summer camp for rising 4th through 12th graders, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sababa immerses campers in the magic and majesty of the beach, adds the right amount of Jewish spiritual practice, and provides a fun, non-competitive yet challenging camp experience.

Sababa meaning “no worries” inspires us to be in the moment and fully present in all we do. We believe that surfing, sailing, scuba, ocean arts and ocean science promote wonder, awe, and curiosity - the cornerstones of Sababa Judaism. We celebrate that campers come from all different Jewish backgrounds, and that is what makes the Sababa Beachaway community so awesome!!!

The Camper Care Director is responsible for creating and maintaining Sababa Beachaway’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health initiatives, ensuring strong support systems for campers and staff. As a member of the senior team, the Director will lead camper intake to support camper readiness and wellness before, during and after camp. The Director will be the primary liaison with camper families during camp.

They will supervise the nursing team and camp social workers. This is a part-time position starting April 2026 (flexible hours) and full-time in-person position at camp in Virginia Beach from mid-June through August 3, 2026.

• Lead the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health initiatives, ensuring strong support systems for campers and staff.
• Develop and implement strategies and programs to promote emotional well-being, resilience, and inclusion throughout the camp community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
• Manage camper intake information and camper forms (medical/mental health, emergency contacts; insurance cards, etc.) collection in data management system ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage camper care log process and ensure appropriate follow up with counselors, health team and others as needed.
• Oversee the camper medication and prescription and delivery service.
• Provide support and resources to camp families to support camper readiness and wellness before, during, and after camp.
• Serve as the primary liaison for camper care issues with camper families by managing communications such as making/responding to phone calls and camp emails.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, providing excellent customer service and ensuring positive engagement with Sababa.

• Clinical or counseling background, licensure, or training in child/adolescent development, mental health, or wellness strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in youth development, camping, education, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required, advanced degree in education, social work or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for youth development and education, and you are genuinely excited about camp life. You understand the importance of the camp experience and align with the mission and goals of the camp.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development, mental health, and camper care, and ability to create systems that support the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of campers and staff.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with experience managing camper data and forms and processes that ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a smooth experience for families.
• Must have proven skill in the use of Google apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Calendar).
• Experience mentoring/supervising and training staff.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms frequently or for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform manual labor, work indoors and outdoors, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead to store or retrieve materials.

$3,500 - $5,000 per month, pro-rated during PT months; meals and housing included during camp season.

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