Camp Assistant Director

KidCam Summer Camp; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KidCam Summer Camp seeks a dedicated Assistant Director to help run daily camp operations, support staff, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for all campers.

You will work closely with the Director to manage camper behavior, build relationships with families, and uphold the SPIRIT that defines our program. The role requires readiness to step into the Director's shoes when needed and to lead a large team of summer staff.

Qualifications

• 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 certified (Basecamp will coordinate certification prior to the start).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and basic computer skills with Word, Excel, Email, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily camp operations and staff development.
• Support staff, manage camper behavior, and build relationships with families.
• Ensure camp is safe, organized, and full of SPIRIT.
• Be ready to lead in the Director's shoes when needed and collaborate with the Director.
• Foster teamwork among 10–50+ summer staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Education

Education & related field experience

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.