Camp Culture Lead & Site Director Assistant

DEAN Camps; Haverford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid training

Background checks reimbursed

Referral bonuses

Meals and parking

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

DEAN Camps is seeking an enthusiastic PA Assistant Site Director to lead daily operations, culture, and engagement for our summer programs. You will mentor counselors, supervise a large team, and ensure a supportive, energetic environment for hundreds of campers per week at our Haverford site.

This full‑time, on‑site role runs June through August with early mornings and extended hours to cover camp activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in summer camp leadership, education, recreation, or youth development with 150+ campers weekly.
• Ability to coach counselors, address performance concerns, and reinforce camp culture.
• Balance structured programming with flexibility to support staff and campers.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive camp culture with a kind, inclusive team environment.
• Lead themed weeks and engagement events with decorations, music, and activities.
• Support morning assemblies with energy, team spotlights, and camper recognition.
• Mentor team members, mediate conflicts, and model calm, inclusive leadership.
• Communicate clearly with 40+ seasonal team members and coordinate cross‑department collaboration.
• Engage directly with campers during transitions and activities to ensure safety and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Tech-savvy

Adaptability

Communication

Outdoor readiness

Tools

Slack

Google Workspace

AI platforms

Airtable

Job description

DEAN Camps is seeking an enthusiastic PA Assistant Site Director to lead daily operations, culture, and engagement for our summer programs. You will mentor counselors, supervise a large team, and ensure a supportive, energetic environment for hundreds of campers per week at our Haverford site.

This full‑time, on‑site role runs June through August with early mornings and extended hours to cover camp activities.