Assistant Camp Director

About the role

This job is ideal for experienced camp program directors, recreation directors, youth program leaders, and childcare professionals who excel in semi-structured, fast-paced, and high-energy environments, both indoor and outdoor.

Responsibilities

• Manage camp operations by coordinating daily logistics, overseeing supplies and inventory, and supporting site setup and breakdown to maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Support morning assemblies by setting the tone for the day with cheers, team member spotlights, and camper recognition moments that reflect DEAN’s values of compassion, trust, growth, and creativity.
• Create a positive camp culture that fosters a kind, inclusive team environment, ensuring strong morale and growth, plus effective collaboration to create a team that leaves camp stronger than they arrived.
• Lead themed weeks and engagement events like Friday showcase, scavenger hunts, and team-building activities — bringing each week’s theme to life with decorations, music, and engaging camper activities.
• Cook and engage with our youngest “Playful Explorer” campers (aged 4–5) in STEAM, baking, and dance movement.
• Coach team members in real time by mentoring, mediating conflicts, and modeling calm, confident, and inclusive leadership, while reinforcing DEAN’s behavioral expectations, and promoting proactive strategies rooted in empathy and accountability.
• Communicate clearly with 40-50 seasonal team members, ensuring collaboration and consistency between departments and programs, as well as addressing parent needs as directed by the Site Director.
• Document and communicate effectively by maintaining logs, collaborating on family updates, responding to parent inquiries, ensuring early intervention for camper needs, and maintaining DEAN’s reputation for care, consistency, and professionalism.
• Be visible and engaged throughout the camp day, supporting transitions, assisting with group activities, and stepping in wherever needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Foster DEAN’s culture of kindness and reliability by addressing challenges constructively, and ensuring every camper and team member feels supported, included, and inspired.

Requirements

• Full Commitment: this is a full-time, on-site seasonal role from June 15th – August 21st; camp runs M-F from 7:30a–5:30p.
• Leadership Hours: span 7:00a–6:00p during the camp season, with rotating schedules among the director team to prevent burnout.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old.
• Health Certifications: Must be up to date on all immunizations and willing to provide emergency health information upon hire.
• Lifting Capacity: Must be able to lift 50 lbs, respond quickly to emergencies, and work in an active, outdoor environment.
• First Aid & CPR Certification: Must have valid First Aid & CPR certification.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $1,050-1,150 per week
• FLSA Status: Seasonal full-time, exempt position under the FLSA.
• Paid Training: Pre-Summer remote training on: leadership, operations, and DEI, plus in-person staff and logistics training during the week of June 8th.
• All Required Background Checks and Certifications Reimbursed.
• Referral Bonus: Earn $50 per hired referral, with no referral limits.
• Daily Perks: Lunch, snacks, coffee, and parking + Monday breakfast.
• Employee Discounts: On camp rates for family members, outdoor gear, art supplies, electronics, and more.
• Career Growth: Gain resume-building experience, letters of recommendation, and networking opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

DEAN Adventure Camps is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the position’s requirements and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law.