Camp Assistant Director

KidCam Summer Camp; Harahan (LA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KidCam Summer Camp is seeking an Assistant Director to support daily operations and staff leadership at our summer program. You will work alongside the Director to ensure camper safety, full engagement, and a positive camp experience, while fostering a high-energy, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include supervising 10–50+ staff, managing behavior, coordinating with families, and ensuring the camp runs safely and smoothly under dynamic conditions.

Competenze

• Must be at least 21 years old by start date.
• Experience in education, recreation, camp management, social work, psychology, or related field (preferred).
• Experience in managing and supervising employees.
• First Aid & CPR certification preferred; training will be coordinated if needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Email).
• Ability to learn and manage the Kidcam Camp Software System.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily camp operations with the Director.
• Support staff and supervise campers to ensure safety and a meaningful camp experience.
• Manage camper behavior and build relationships with families.
• Lead and mentor 10–50+ summer staff; provide feedback on instruction and behavior management.
• Step in to lead in the Director's shoes when required; ensure camp is safe, organized and spirited.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Staff management

Team coaching

Crisis management

Communication

Problem solving

Formazione

Minimum age 21

Strumenti

Microsoft 365

Kidcam Camp Software System

Descrizione del lavoro

At Kidcam, a great Camp Assistant Director helps build people up, protect the experience, and make the entire camp a better place. We're looking for strong leaders who love kids, know how to bring out the best in people, and understand that running a great camp takes more than a schedule and a clipboard. Kidcam Assistant Directors know their campers, supports their team, brings the energy, and isn't afraid to jump into wherever needed.Being a Kidcam Assistant Director means sharing ownership of the camp experience and being ready to lead wherever you're needed most. You'll work alongside the Director to oversee daily operations, support staff, manage camper behavior, and build relationships with families. You will ensure camp is safe, organized, and full of SPIRIT. You'll need WITH-IT-NESS—the ability to see what needs attention, anticipate problems, stay calm under pressure and step in without waiting to be asked. Responsibilities may look different from camp to camp, but one expectation never changes: you must be ready to step into the Director's shoes at any moment. Because a great Assistant Director doesn't just help camp run smoothly. They help build people up, protect the experience, and make the entire camp better.Education & Experience:Per ACA standards, minimum 21 years of age by start date.Experience in education, recreation, camp management, social work, psychology, or other related and applicable field (preferred).Experience in managing and supervising employees. This includes young adults (high school, college, etc.).First Aid & CPR Certified (Basecamp will coordinate certification prior to the start of camp as needed).Experience with Microsoft 365 and basic computer skills with applications such as Word, Excel, Email, etc..Ability to learn and manage the Kidcam Camp Software System (this will be included in pre camp training).Key Competencies:Ability to oversee camp operations, staff development, facility relations, and parent engagement to ensure camper safety and a meaningful camp experience for campers, parents, and staff.Calm under duress and able to make critical decisions in a quick and logical manner to minimize risk and ensure the safety and well-being of participants and staff.Ability to collaborate with and cultivate a team of 10-50+ summer staff, coaching them toward success. You’ll be a supportive manager with high expectations, providing feedback on classroom instruction and behavior management, while thoughtfully pushing your team to greatness in ways that have a ripple effect.Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Must be physically and mentally able to meet the challenges of navigating and working in destination based facilities. Remember, this is SUMMER camp - ability to adapt to heat conditions is important.