Champ Camp Director at Riverdale High School

KinderCare Education; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Camp Director to lead and inspire a team of counselors. In this role, you will create engaging camp experiences, manage business operations, and foster strong relationships with families and community partners. With a strong emphasis on outdoor activities and a commitment to high-quality programs, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families during their out-of-school time. Join a dedicated team that values creativity, collaboration, and making a positive impact in the lives of children. Your leadership will help shape the future of our programs and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Discounted Child Care Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Health and Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Discounts for Work Necessities

Qualifications

• 1 year of summer camp experience as a lead with ability to recruit and inspire a team.
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, train, and supervise a team of counselors for unique camp experiences.
• Manage business decisions to improve revenue and family retention.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Summer Camp Management

Job description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

When you join Champions, you’ll be supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. Whether you’re partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district, or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll be leading the way toward inspired learning.

When you join our team as a Camp Director:

1. Recruit, lead, train, and supervise a team of counselors to create unique and engaging camp experiences, leveraging and developing “best in class” counselors to be passionate and committed professionals.

2. Manage business portfolio and drive business decisions to improve revenue and family retention.

3. Ensure your camp is operating effectively, upholding top quality programs through utilization of provided resources; maintaining high level of health and safety for all campers and counselors.

4. Promote a strong passion for outdoor activities and nature-oriented consciousness.

5. Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and experience for their children.

6. Cultivate positive relationships with families, counselors, state licensing authorities, community contacts and client partners.

7. Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our camps by hosting hiring and enrollment events.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

1. 1 year of summer camp experience as a lead with the ability to recruit, develop, engage, and inspire a team.

2. A love for children and a strong desire to create engaging and fun environments.

3. Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.

4. Ability to deliver creative content to families about daily activities.

5. Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred.

6. Ability to build strong and sustainable relationships with client partners, with potential daily interactions.

7. Self-sufficient requiring minimal guidance; resourceful and positively works through challenges.

8. Strong conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

9. Highly comfortable in or around water and familiar with water safety.

10. Must meet state Licensing requirements.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Posting End Date: 2025-07-21