Director of Children’s and Family Programming
Dartmouth College
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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
Education
Job description
Position Information
11/10/2026
Yes
1129760
Director of Children’s and Family Programming
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Not a Union Position
Not an SEIU Position
Exempt
Regular Full Time
12
40
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, school breaks, special events, and summer programming periods.
Hanover, NH
Onsite only
No
N/A
No
The Director of Children’s & Family Programming is responsiblefor creating, launching, and growing a robust suite of year-roundrecreation programs and experiences for children and families, witha primary focus on youth ages 5–13. Program offerings range fromlessons, clinics, camps, competitions, birthday parties, andspecial events designed to meet community needs, generate revenue,and strengthen connections between Dartmouth College Athletics& Recreation Department and Upper Valley families.
Reporting to the Associate AD for PE & Recreation, the Directorleads the development and day-to-day operation of Children’s &Family Programming in alignment with departmental priorities. TheDirector identifies opportunities, develops recommendations forgrowth, builds and launches programs, and oversees their successfuldelivery. The initial portfolio will prioritize establishing achildren’s swim instruction program and additional indoor winterrecreation programming, followed by developing and launching DCARDchildren’s summer camps. From this foundation, the Director willcontinue to expand Children’s & Family Programming in responseto community interests, program performance, and departmentalpriorities.
Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combinationof education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, physical education,marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1+ years of progressively responsible experience in recreation,youth programming, camps, physical education, aquatics, sportsprogramming, event management, or a related field.
- Experience working with children and families, preferablyincluding youth ages 5–13.
- Experience recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervisingstudent, part-time, seasonal, instructional, or recreationemployees.
- Ability to use participation and financial data to makeday-to-day decisions and recommendations related to programming,pricing, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Ability to manage program resource needs, including facilities,equipment, supplies, and staffing, and identify and recommendfuture investments needed to support program growth.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, events,operational priorities, facilities, and stakeholders.
- Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and grow recreationprograms.
- Knowledge of youth programming, instruction, safety,supervision, and risk management.
- Proven project-management, problem-solving, and decision-makingskills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverseparticipants, families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources and use data to informdecisions.
- Proficiency with standard office, digital communication, andprogram-management technologies.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings,evenings, weekends, school breaks, special events, and summerprogramming periods.
- Experience developing and managing youth recreation, camps,instructional programs, or special events.
- 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in recreation,youth programming, camps, physical education, aquatics, sportsprogramming, event management, or a related field.
- Experience with revenue-generating programs, including pricing,budgeting, marketing, sales, and partnerships.
- Knowledge of regulations and industry standards for youthrecreation, camps, aquatics, and special events.
- Advanced aquatic certification, such as Lifeguard Instructor,Water Safety Instructor, or equivalent; CPR / AED and First Aidcertifications preferred.
- Demonstrated experience developing and launching new programs,events, or initiatives from concept through implementation andevaluation.
Mariruth Graham
603-646-5666
Lauren Mackey Associate Athletics Director for PE and Recreation
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federallaw. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcomefrom all.
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to andsuccessful completion of a pre-employment background check, whichmay include a criminal background check, reference checks,verification of work history, conduct review, and verification ofany required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications,with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal convictionwill not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.Background check information will be used in a confidential,non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federallaw.
Yes
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