Summer Camp Director — Lead 10–15 Staff & Safety

DEAN Adventure Camps, LLC.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks, coffee, and parking

Pre-Summer remote training

Background checks reimbursed

Employee discounts

Job summary

DEAN Adventure Camps, LLC. seeks an MD Summer Camp Director to lead a high-energy, school-partnered summer program near Bethesda, MD.

You will supervise an onsite team of 10–15, coordinate schedules, safety protocols, and parent communications, while ensuring engaging, quality experiences for campers. This role requires 3 years directing camps or recreation, strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Leadership & Team Experience – 3 years directing camp/recreation with 50-75 children weekly and 10–15 staff.
• Strong Communication – clear, empathetic, proactive across families, partners, teams, campers.
• Adaptability & Quick Thinking – thrive in fast-paced environments and solve challenges.
• High Energy & Enthusiasm – positive, motivating leadership for children and teams.
• Organized & Reliable – balance structured programming with creative fun; ensure transparency.
• Relationship Building – maintain school-partner, family, and team relationships; uphold brand and mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between DEAN Adventure Camps and school partners, including Sidwell Friends Lower School.
• Oversee daily camp operations to ensure safety, structure, and high-quality experiences for campers and staff.
• Supervise onsite team of 10–15; conduct evaluations, support growth, and uphold HR policies.
• Manage scheduling, timesheets, and attendance; lead performance discussions.
• Maintain curriculum knowledge; monitor delivery and quality of projects; assist in classrooms as needed.
• Manage materials inventory, ordering, and resource availability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

High energy

Organization

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DEAN Adventure Camps, LLC. seeks an MD Summer Camp Director to lead a high-energy, school-partnered summer program near Bethesda, MD.

You will supervise an onsite team of 10–15, coordinate schedules, safety protocols, and parent communications, while ensuring engaging, quality experiences for campers. This role requires 3 years directing camps or recreation, strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.