Summer Camp Director

About the role

Lead daily camp sessions for 8–12 kids ages 7–14, using provided curriculum and materials. Create an engaging, inclusive environment where campers feel encouraged to experiment and create. Guide students through hands-on projects — troubleshooting, encouraging, and celebrating their wins. Manage the full camp day: setup, pacing, transitions, and cleanup. Communicate warmly with parents at drop-off and pick-up. Capture photos and short video clips for documentation and social media.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily camp sessions for 8–12 kids ages 7–14, using provided curriculum and materials
• Create an engaging, inclusive environment where campers feel encouraged to experiment and create
• Guide students through hands-on projects — troubleshooting, encouraging, and celebrating their wins
• Manage the full camp day: setup, pacing, transitions, and cleanup
• Communicate warmly with parents at drop-off and pick-up
• Capture photos and short video clips for documentation and social media

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate — this role is built around your summer availability
• Genuine enthusiasm for technology, gaming, or creative digital tools
• Experience working with kids in any capacity — tutoring, coaching, babysitting, camp counseling, or classroom work
• Comfortable taking ownership of a room; you don't need a script to keep things moving
• Patient, adaptable, and good at reading a group's energy
• Familiarity with any of the camp tools (Roblox, Minecraft, Scratch, etc.) is a plus — we'll fill in the gaps

Qualifications

• College degree in Computer Science, Education, Child Development, or related field preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for teaching and mentoring children

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations
• Knowledge of technology and digital tools

Benefits

• A close-knit, family-run operation — you'll feel supported, not micromanaged
• Real impact and great experience for education, CS, or child development résumés

Pay

$20/hr

Schedule

Six-week seasonal position, Monday–Friday, 8:15am–3:15pm (July 7 – August 15)

Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.