Camp Assistant Director

Kidcam Camps; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidcam Camps is seeking an energetic Assistant Director to help build a safe, vibrant summer camp experience. You will work with the Director to oversee daily operations, support staff, manage camper behavior, and engage families.

We value leaders who love kids, can coach a team of 10–50+ staff, stay calm under pressure, and jump in wherever needed. The role requires 21+ age, relevant experience, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age by start date.
• Experience in education, recreation, camp management, social work, psychology, or related fields.
• First Aid & CPR certification (certification coordinated if needed).
• Experience supervising employees, including young adults.
• Ability to learn and manage the Kidcam Camp Software System.

Responsibilities

• Oversee camp operations alongside the Director.
• Support staff development and performance feedback.
• Manage camper behavior and safety, coordinating with families.
• Engage parents and foster positive relationships with families.
• Ensure camp is safe, organized, and full of SPIRIT.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Camp operations

Parent engagement

Crisis management

Team coaching

Communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

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.