Director, Kids & Family Programs and Camps

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Director of Children’s & Family Programming to create, launch, and grow a year-round slate of youth programs for ages 5–13. You will lead operations, generate engagement with Upper Valley families, and oversee program growth, staffing, and budget decisions.

The role reports to the Associate AD for PE & Recreation and focuses on establishing instructional swim, winter recreation, and summer camps, with strategic expansion based on community needs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, physical education, marketing, or related field.
• 1+ years' experience in recreation, youth programming, camps, or related field.
• Experience with children and families, preferably ages 5–13.
• Experience recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising staff.
• Ability to use data to guide programming, pricing, staffing, and resources.
• Knowledge of youth programming safety, supervision, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, launch, and grow a year‑round portfolio of children’s and family programming.
• Lead development and day-to-day operations aligned with departmental priorities.
• Establish and expand programs such as swim instruction and winter recreation; develop DCARD camps.

Skills

Youth programs

Staff supervision

Budget management

Data-driven decisions

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation management or related field

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Director of Children’s & Family Programming to create, launch, and grow a year-round slate of youth programs for ages 5–13. You will lead operations, generate engagement with Upper Valley families, and oversee program growth, staffing, and budget decisions.

The role reports to the Associate AD for PE & Recreation and focuses on establishing instructional swim, winter recreation, and summer camps, with strategic expansion based on community needs and