Assistant Day Camp Director, Camp Abnaki

Greater Burlington YMCA; North Hero (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking an Assistant Day Camp Director to support the Day Camp Director, help plan engaging activities, and ensure a smooth, safe camp experience for campers in grades K–4. You’ll mentor counselors and oversee daily operations at YMCA Camp Abnaki on Lake Champlain.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and strong communication, with summer housing and meals included as part of compensation. Join a tight-knit camp family and make a lasting impact on kids’ growth.

Qualifications

• At least 20 years old with one year of college or work experience beyond high school.
• Experience working with kids and a strong understanding of child development.
• Great leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A patient, fun-loving, and energetic personality.
• Strong organizational skills for schedules, attendance, and camper reports.
• Ability to lead small group activities and skill-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Day Camp Director to run camp activities smoothly and safely.
• Mentor counselors with guidance and feedback.
• Help plan age-appropriate games, crafts, and camp adventures.
• Support attendance tracking, schedules, camper reports, and parent communication.
• Manage camper behavior with patience, fairness, and creative solutions.
• Lead skill classes, special events, and themed days.
• Keep the Day Camp Shed stocked and organized.
• Assist in running the camp store and help campers with purchases.
• Communicate with families to keep them informed and confident.
• Participate in evening watch and leadership training, after-hours supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Child development understanding

Job description

Description

Love working with kids? Thrive on being the go-to support person? Dream of spending your summer outdoors by the lake—with housing and meals included? This is your moment! YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for an energetic, organized, and upbeat Assistant Day Camp Director to help bring the magic to our day camp program for boys who’ve completed grades K–4. You’ll support counselors, help plan awesome activities, and keep the fun running smoothly—all while being part of a tight-knit camp family.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Be a Leader: Support an amazing team of counselors while shaping a fun and engaging camp environment.
• Create Unforgettable Experiences: Assist with planning and overseeing games, archery, arts & crafts, and more, ensuring every camper has an incredible time.
• Live and Work in a Beautiful Setting: Spend your summer outdoors on the shores of Lake Champlain, with housing and meals included in compensation, so you can focus on creating lasting memories for campers.
• Make a Lasting Impact: Build relationships with campers and their families, helping kids grow in confidence, skills, and friendships.

What You’ll Do

• Support Daily Operations: Assist the Day Camp Director in ensuring all camp activities run smoothly and safely.
• Mentor Staff: Provide guidance, encouragement, and feedback to counselors throughout the summer.
• Help Plan Activities: Assist in scheduling and organizing engaging and age-appropriate games, crafts, and camp adventures.
• Keep Things Running: Support attendance tracking, schedules, camper reports, and parent communication.
• Solve Problems with Heart: Help manage camper behavior using patience, fairness, and creative solutions.
• Teach & Lead Programs: Help facilitate skill classes, special events, and themed days.
• Keep Supplies Ready: Assist with keeping the Day Camp Shed organized, stocked, and program ready.
• Help Kids Gear Up: Assist in running the camp store for Day Camp and help campers with purchases.
• Connect with Families: Support communication with parents so they feel informed and confident about their child’s day.
• Be a Camp Leader: Participate in evening watch, leadership training, and assist with supervision and leadership presence after Day Camp hours.

Salary

$630-$732.50 / week based on a 6-day workweek

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 20 years old with one year of college or work experience beyond high school.
• Experience working with kids and a strong understanding of child development.
• Great leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A patient, fun-loving, and energetic personality.
• Strong organizational skills for schedules, attendance, and camper reports.
• Ability to lead small group activities and skill-based programs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
• Visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to promptly and adequately respond all emergency situations on camp