Seasonal Employment
Ski Mountain Associate
Ski Mountain Associate
The Ski Mountain Associate is a key role to delivering the highest quality and safest ski experience that has
a direct impact on our mission and our winter program. This is a part-time seasonal position for the months
of December 2021 through early March of 2022 that will be responsible for making snow and helping run
the chair lift during program.
How to Apply
If you are flexible, reliable, friendly, and looking for a way to help impact children in our community in a
positive way, please send your cover letter and resume to Lisa Boucher, HR Director at:
Via email: lboucher@doublehranch.org
Via fax: 518-696-9927
Via mail/drop off to: Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.
Food Service Manager/Chef
Food Service Manager/Chef
The Food Service Manager / Chef position will be responsible for managing all aspects of food service at camp. This position requires an outgoing personality, a sense of urgency, and a willingness to engage with both front and back of the house staff, camp directors, campers, and staff. The Manager will strive to contribute to the Ranch’s goal of always providing extraordinary service to all internal and external customers.
The Food Service Manager / Chef performs skilled scratch food production work and supervises the kitchen operation. This position also will oversee the preparation of any donated foods and meals from local restaurants.
The position is seasonal and anticipated to start early January of 2022 and end early March of 2022. The work schedule is 20 – 25 hours per week, Friday through Monday, included some holidays.
How to Apply
If you are flexible, reliable, friendly, and looking for a way to help impact children in our community in a
positive way, please send your cover letter and resume to Lisa Boucher, HR Director at:
Via email: lboucher@doublehranch.org
Via fax: 518-696-9927
Via mail/drop off to: Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Thank you for your interest in the Double H Ranch. Learn about some of our seasonal positions offered through the tabs below. Applications for seasonal employment will be announced in 2022.
Cabin Counselor
Cabin Counselor
Accommodation: Residential – Cabin Counselors live onsite with housing and meals provided.
Description:
Cabin Counselors are enthusiastic, nurturing individuals who care for and assist a group of campers. They work closely with their campers throughout each day and night to ensure that all campers have their needs met, are having a positive experience, and are staying safe. Counselors travel with their campers to all activities. Counselors possess the ability to work well with children ages 6-16 years old.
Aquatics Director
Aquatics Director
Accommodation: Residential or Non-Residential – Activity Leaders may choose to live either on or off-site for the duration of Summer.
Description:
Activity Leaders are energetic, spirited, talented teachers and coaches who are experts in their activity. Activity Leaders are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive, adaptive experience for all campers in their program areas. Activity Leaders are devoted to teaching and supporting campers to build skills and self-esteem while making sure all campers are having FUN! Activity Leaders possess the ability to lead campers while being safe and positive at all times. These positions require specific certification and skill sets to run their program areas. If hired, we will provide the necessary training and certification required to fulfill all Double H, NYS, and SeriousFun requirements.
High Ropes Director
High Ropes Director
Accommodation: Residential or Non-Residential – Activity Leaders may choose to live either on or off-site for the duration of Summer.
Description:
Activity Leaders are energetic, spirited, talented teachers and coaches who are experts in their activity. Activity Leaders are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive, adaptive experience for all campers in their program areas. Activity Leaders are devoted to teaching and supporting campers to build skills and self-esteem while making sure all campers are having FUN! Activity Leaders possess the ability to lead campers while being safe and positive at all times. These positions require specific certification and skill sets to run their program areas. If hired, we will provide the necessary training and certification required to fulfill all Double H, NYS, and SeriousFun requirements.
New in 2021! Activity Leaders are NOT eligible to join a cabin as they have been in prior years. As an Activity Leader, you will safely interact with multiple cabin pods as they visit your program area. To mitigate unnecessary exposure, you will not re-join a cabin pod once your program area shift has ended. Activity Leaders may choose to be either residential with housing provided, or non-residential and leave site at the end of shifts. Residential Activity Leaders will have additional camp responsibilities outside of your program area, such as helping run camp-wide events and creating content for virtual camper curriculum. Non- residential Activity Leaders will need to follow all camp regulations regarding off-site safety.
High Ropes Assistant
High Ropes Assistant
Accommodation: Residential or Non-Residential – Activity Leaders may choose to live either on or off-site for the duration of Summer.
Description:
Activity Leaders are energetic, spirited, talented teachers and coaches who are experts in their activity. Activity Leaders are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive, adaptive experience for all campers in their program areas. Activity Leaders are devoted to teaching and supporting campers to build skills and self-esteem while making sure all campers are having FUN! Activity Leaders possess the ability to lead campers while being safe and positive at all times. These positions require specific certification and skill sets to run their program areas. If hired, we will provide the necessary training and certification required to fulfill all Double H, NYS, and SeriousFun requirements.
Lifeguards
Lifeguards
Accommodation: Residential or Non-Residential – Activity Leaders may choose to live either on or off-site for the duration of Summer.
Description:
Activity Leaders are energetic, spirited, talented teachers and coaches who are experts in their activity. Activity Leaders are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive, adaptive experience for all campers in their program areas. Activity Leaders are devoted to teaching and supporting campers to build skills and self-esteem while making sure all campers are having FUN! Activity Leaders possess the ability to lead campers while being safe and positive at all times. These positions require specific certification and skill sets to run their program areas. If hired, we will provide the necessary training and certification required to fulfill all Double H, NYS, and SeriousFun requirements.
Activity Leader
Activity Leader
Positions Available:
- High Ropes Course
- Barn
- Aquatics (Pool & Waterfront)
- Archery
Accommodation: Residential or Non-Residential – Activity Leaders may choose to live either on or off-site for the duration of Summer.
Description:
Activity Leaders are energetic, spirited, talented teachers and coaches who are experts in their activity. Activity Leaders are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive, adaptive experience for all campers in their program areas. Activity Leaders are devoted to teaching and supporting campers to build skills and self-esteem while making sure all campers are having FUN! Activity Leaders possess the ability to lead campers while being safe and positive at all times. These positions require specific certification and skill sets to run their program areas. If hired, we will provide the necessary training and certification required to fulfill all Double H, NYS, and SeriousFun requirements.
Unit Leader
Unit Leader
Accommodation: Residential – Unit Leaders live onsite with housing and meals provided.
Description:
Unit Leaders are responsible, thoughtful, and organized leaders that provide direction to a cabin of staff, volunteers, and campers. Unit Leaders are responsible for managing the day-to-day structure of the cabin and ensuring that all campers, staff, and volunteers are having a safe and fun experience. Unit Leaders are responsible for coaching staff, providing written and oral feedback, and encouraging growth and goal setting amongst their team. Unit Leaders have strong communication skills and can collaborate with camp leadership, the medical team, and camper parents in an appropriate and timely manner.
Residential Nursing Coordinator
Residential Nursing Coordinator
Our Nursing Coordinator is responsible for triaging and treating acute issues among campers and staff. He/She will care for campers as a cabin nurse and work shifts in our Body Shop. Our Nursing Coordinator works under the supervision of the Nursing Director. Our Nursing Coordinator works closely with the leadership team to ensure that all medical needs are being met. This position assumes the role of Nursing Director when the Nursing Director is off site. A current NYS license and PALS certification are required.
Questions about this position? Please e-mail Stephanie Neaton, Nursing Director, at nursing@doublehranch.org.
Residential Nurse
Residential Nurse
Our residential nurse functions as both a cabin nurse and a staff nurse in the Body Shop. He / She is a resource for the volunteer nurse assisting them throughout the week. Our Residential Nurse works under the supervision of the Nursing Director. A current NYS license and PALS certification are required.
Questions about this position? Please e-mail Stephanie Neaton, Nursing Director, at nursing@doublehranch.org.
Non-Residential Staff Nurse
Non-Residential Staff Nurse
Our Staff nurses are responsible for triaging and treating acute issues among campers and staff. Our Staff Nurses provide coverage in our infirmary to ensure that we have 24 hour nursing coverage. Our Staff Nurses are supervised by our Nursing Director and Body Shop Manager.
Questions about this position? Please e-mail Stephanie Neaton, Nursing Director, at nursing@doublehranch.org.
