CAMP DIRECTOR

Education Unlimited; Thayer (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Meals provided

Parking provided

Job summary

A camp organization is seeking an experienced Site Director to manage daily camp operations at UCLA. The role includes planning camp programs, overseeing staff, and ensuring student safety and satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in educational roles and strong organizational skills. This position may span one or more weeks during camp dates in June to August. Lodging, meals, and parking are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working with students (ages 8 to 18).
• 2+ years’ experience in program administration.
• A calm and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage day-to-day operations of the camp.
• Ensure camp policies and curriculum are implemented.
• Manage program staff and instructors.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

5+ years’ experience working with students

Strong people skills

Self‑motivation and follow‑through

Ability to manage others

Job description

Site Director

Camp Location: UCLA

Camp Dates: June 28 to Aug 1

Directors may be hired for one or more weeks. An ideal candidate can work the full month.

Education Unlimited is looking for qualified and energetic program administrators to join our team as Site Directors.

Fundamentally, the job of the Site Director is to plan and manage the day-to-day operations of the camp, to ensure that Education Unlimited’s policies, curriculum, schedule, and mission are implemented, and to manage the program staff and instructors, among other various duties. Site Directors will begin planning camp programs in early spring and will live on‑campus (lodging, meals, and parking provided) during program dates.

The Site Director is probably our most rewarding and challenging camp position, and we believe that having a positive, organized, and effective camp director helps to create memorable and deeply enriching camp experiences for our students.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working with students (in a teaching or administrative role) between the ages of 8 and 18.
• 2+ years’ experience in program administration.
• A calm and professional demeanor.
• The willingness and ability to work long hours.
• Self‑motivation and follow‑through.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong people skills.
• A passion for education.
• The ability to manage others in a high‑energy environment.

Before camp, Site Directors will:

• Attend director training meetings.
• Regularly communicate with EU headquarters.
• Meet with campus conference staff prior to the start of camp.
• Prepare and finalize camp schedules and activities.

During camp, Site Directors will:

• Address students’ needs and ensure student safety.
• Handle campus relations (facilities, dining, classrooms, etc.).
• Manage communication with parents.
• Meet teachers’ needs for classroom materials and activities.
• Follow and maintain the camp budget.
• Lead recreational activities as needed.
• Manage camp staff, including instructors and, in some cases, assistant directors or counselors.

Site Directors may be hired for one week or for multiple sessions at a campus. Please indicate your availability on the job application.