Assistant Camp Director, Operations & Behavior

DEAN Adventure Camps, LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Seasonal exempt status

Paid training

Background checks reimbursed

Referral bonus

Daily perks: Lunch, snacks, coffee, &/

Employee discounts on camp rates

Career growth

Job summary

DEAN Camps is seeking an Assistant Site Director of Operations, Logistics & Behavior Support to help run a safe, engaging camp day from 7:30am to 4pm. You will partner with the Site Director to oversee daily logistics, supply management, and parent communication while mentoring 40+ seasonal staff and supporting campers with behavioral needs.

You will lead in real‑time coaching, model calm leadership, and reinforce DEAN expectations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in summer camp leadership, education, recreation, or youth development.
• Experience mentoring peers, resolving conflicts, and building team morale among 40+ team members.
• Experience coordinating with the director and supervising counselors on daily operations.

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 family communication by crafting daily updates, responding to parent inquiries, and maintaining DEAN’s reputation for care, consistency, and professionalism.
• Lead behavioral support by coaching 40+ seasonal team members through tough moments, identifying, de‑escalating, and documenting camper incidents with empathy and consistency.
• Coach team members in real time, modeling calm leadership and reinforcing behavioral expectations.
• Document and communicate effectively by maintaining logs, collaborating on family updates, and ensuring early intervention for camper needs.
• 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 mentoring team members, addressing challenges constructively, and ensuring every camper and team member feels supported, included, and inspired.

Skills

Leadership & Team Experience

Organized, Detail‑Oriented, & Process‑

Adaptability & Quick Thinking

High Energy & Enthusiasm

Strong Communication

Excited to Learn & Lead Activities

Tools

Airtable

Slack

Camp Brain

Job description

DEAN Camps is seeking an Assistant Site Director of Operations, Logistics & Behavior Support to help run a safe, engaging camp day from 7:30am to 4pm. You will partner with the Site Director to oversee daily logistics, supply management, and parent communication while mentoring 40+ seasonal staff and supporting campers with behavioral needs.

You will lead in real‑time coaching, model calm leadership, and reinforce DEAN expectations.