Seasonal Assistant Director - Rochester, MN

About the role

As a Seasonal Assistant Camp Director at Science Factory Camp, you help keep summer camp running smoothly while staying right in the heart of the action. Working closely with the Camp Director, you support staff, step in with campers when needed, and help guide the flow of each busy, high-energy day. This camp leadership role is perfect for someone who enjoys leading alongside their team, jumping in when things get messy (literally or figuratively), and bringing calm, steady support to a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible, supportive leader for counselors by offering guidance, feedback, and encouragement, and stepping in to help troubleshoot challenges in real time
• Oversee engaging, developmentally appropriate activities across art, science, and recreation, ensuring campers stay safe, included, and excited to participate
• Build positive relationships with campers, families, and staff by modeling clear communication, inclusivity, and strong group management
• Support health, safety, and supervision by maintaining awareness of ratios, attendance, allergies, and camper needs, and addressing concerns quickly and thoughtfully
• Pitch in wherever support is needed, including providing coverage, leading activities, and helping ensure camp environments are organized, safe, and ready for fun

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred2+ months of experience working with camp-age children required (1 year preferred); ideally in a summer camp setting
• Management or leadership experience preferred
• Must meet local camp director qualifications
• First Aid and CPR certification required prior to the first day of camp

About Science Factory Camp

Science Factory Camp is part of the Bright Horizons family, sharing a commitment to creating meaningful, confidence building experiences for children. Campers ages 6–12 explore science, art, and movement through hands on projects that encourage curiosity, experimentation, and imagination. Each week features a new theme such as space, animals, or the ocean, with activities that blend science concepts and creative thinking. With intentionally low screen time, campers learn through trial and error, embrace the mess, and build confidence as they create, explore, and discover.

Physical Requirements

This is an in-person leadership role in a day camp setting to provide supervision, program delivery, business management, and customer, client and/or host location services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. This role includes a mix of office based work and hands on supervision throughout the camp. Responsibilities may include interacting with families and host locations, supervising staff, and occasionally covering caregiving duties as needed. Candidates must be able to meet all health, safety, and training requirements; remain alert and responsive throughout the workday; move throughout indoor and outdoor camp spaces; and alternate between sitting, standing, and walking. When assisting with caregiving, the role may require standing for extended periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, performing routine physical movements, and maintaining active visual and auditory supervision of children.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Spring Health Employee Assistance Program
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $18.50-$23.05 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.