Camp Assistant Director

Kidcam Camps; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidcam Camps is seeking an Assistant Director to help run a destination-based summer program. You will share ownership of the camp experience with the Director, oversee daily operations, and support a diverse staff while ensuring camper safety, organization, and a high energy atmosphere.

The role requires strong leadership, experience supervising employees, and calm decision-making under pressure to protect the well-being of participants and staff at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age by start date.
• Experience in education, recreation, camp management, social work, psychology, or other related and applicable field.
• Experience in managing and supervising employees.
• First Aid & CPR certification will be coordinated prior to start of camp.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily camp operations and support staff to ensure a safe, organized environment.
• Lead and coach a team of 10–50+ summer staff.
• Build strong relationships with campers, families and sponsors to enhance the camp experience.
• Ensure safety, adherence to policies, and maintain high SPIRIT across activities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Safety awareness

Decision making

Education

21+ years old by start date

First Aid & CPR certified

Experience in education/recreation/camp management/related field

Experience supervising employees

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

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.