Summer Camp Director: Lead Operations & Programs

Gilmour Academy; Gates Mills (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilmour Academy seeks an enthusiastic Summer Camp Director to guide Camp Gilmour's daily operations, staffing, programming, camper supervision, and family relations. The role collaborates with the Director of Auxiliary Programming to support coordinators, instructors, and counselors across day, preschool, specialty, and enrichment camps while upholding our mission and values.

Responsibilities include overseeing scheduling, staff recruitment, training, supervision, safety, and program evaluation;

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 weeks of administrative or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with children of various ages and backgrounds.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage competing priorities, and respond to changing needs.
• Previous camp leadership or youth program management experience preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of Gilmour Academy and the values of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
• Ability to complete required background checks and training including CPR, First Aid, Lindsay's Law, and seizure recognition training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily camp operations, programming, scheduling, and camper group assignments.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating camp staff.
• Support camp coordinators, instructors, and counselors in providing high-quality programming and camper supervision.
• Promote a safe, welcoming environment for campers, families, and staff.
• Manage camper concerns, staff issues, emergencies, and operational challenges.
• Monitor program expenses, maintain records, and coordinate supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Communicate effectively with families, staff, and Gilmour Academy administration.
• Assist with camp preparation, staff training, program evaluation, and end-of-season closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Staff supervision

Tools

DASH registration software

Job description

Gilmour Academy seeks an enthusiastic Summer Camp Director to guide Camp Gilmour's daily operations, staffing, programming, camper supervision, and family relations. The role collaborates with the Director of Auxiliary Programming to support coordinators, instructors, and counselors across day, preschool, specialty, and enrichment camps while upholding our mission and values.

Responsibilities include overseeing scheduling, staff recruitment, training, supervision, safety, and program evaluation;