Vacation Camp & After School Program Director

City of Burlington, Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington, Vermont seeks a Program Director to lead their licensed Vacation Camp and potential After School programming for K–5 students. You will shape themes, design daily schedules, train staff, and ensure safety, licensing compliance, and family communication during school breaks and after school hours.

Responsibilities include coordinating sessions, field trips, and documentation, supervising staff, and delivering a welcoming, inclusive program. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Possess a BA/BS/Associate's Degree with one of several Vermont credentials or a Master's in a youth-related field.
• College coursework relevant to Education or Recreation Management is required.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass background checks are required.
• Experience supervising staff and managing diverse youth programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Vacation Camp sessions and potential After School program with full planning and supervision.
• Implement session themes, daily schedules, craft/gym/activity plans, and field trips.
• Coordinate camper files, transportation, supplies, and staff recognition.
• Supervise Vacation Camp Teachers and support staff; ensure safety and inclusivity.
• Maintain licensing compliance, staff ratios, documentation, drills, and incident reporting.
• Provide strong customer service to families and maintain regular updates.

Skills

Staff supervision

Childcare licensing knowledge

Communication with families

Program planning

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS/Associate's Degree + qualifying credential

College coursework in Education, Childhood Development, Family Studies, or Recreation Management

Vermont On-the-Job Training certificate

Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential

Vermont Program Director Credential

Vermont Teacher License

Master's Degree in a youth-related field

Job description

Program Overview

Vacation Camp & After School Program Director facilitates and oversees BPRW's licensed Vacation Camp and potential After School programming for school-aged youth (Kindergarten–5th grade), including collaboration with Recreation Specialist, session scheduling, licensing compliance, and family communication. Director serves as the lead point of contact for each session and is responsible for the full arc of camp planning — from theme implementation and daily schedule design through staff training, day-of operations, and post-session evaluation.

BPRW Vacation Camps run during Burlington School District's scheduled school breaks: February Break, April Break, November Break (Nov 23–25, 2026) and December Break (Dec 28-31, 2026). Additional sessions may be added; staff should be available for as many sessions as possible. Each Vacation Camp session provides 9 hours of licensed child care per day (approximately 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; staff report earlier and stay later for setup/close).

This position would also be for the potential new After School program (beginning in January 2027) as well, which would serve students every weekday from 2:50-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:50-6:00 p.m.

Program activities include arts and crafts, gym/active games, themed enrichment activities, outdoor time, and one field trip or on‑site guest presenter visit per session. Director will implement each session's theme and down‑to‑the‑minute daily schedule in advance, working from BPRW's established theme and schedule.

Union Affiliation: Non‑Union. Pay Grade: $23.91 – $26.11 Hourly. Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week.

Responsibilities

• Available to work all scheduled Vacation Camp sessions (November 2026, December 2026, February 2027 & April 2027), including a pre‑session planning/training day and the full run of each session. This would also include the After School program (Weekdays until June, beginning in January 2027)


• Implement each session's theme, down‑to‑the‑minute daily schedule, craft/gym/activity plan, and one field trip or on‑site guest presenter, using BPRW's established Vacation Camp schedule template as a starting point.


• Plan and coordinate day‑to‑day camp operations: camper files, transportation for the field trip day, space setup/takedown, supply inventory, and staff appreciation.


• Work with and supervise Vacation Camp Teachers and the Float & Prep Teacher for each session.


• Provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for participants.


• Provide excellent customer service to parents, guardians, and caregivers through on‑going communication and session updates, including posting each day's written agenda.


• Support, along with Vacation Camp Teachers, the supervision, engagement, and well‑being of participants on‑site and during the field trip or guest presenter day.


• Ensure compliance with Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for each session, including staff‑to‑child ratios, required documentation, emergency drills, and medication logs.


• Conduct staff evaluations following each session.


• Provide direct coverage in the event of staff shortages or ratio needs.


• Inventory, replace, and coordinate craft/activity supplies before and between sessions.


• Administer proper First Aid as required.


• Required to be on site 30 minutes before and after each camp day.


• Follow all departmental and state license rules & regulations.


• Maintain a safe area and report any deficiencies, incidents, or accidents to supervisor.


• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.


• Position may require operation of a City vehicle and/or personal vehicle to conduct City business (e.g., the field trip day).

Inclusion and Qualifications

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.


• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.


• Shall meet or exceed the following qualifications: Possess a BA, BS, or Associate's Degree along with one of the following: at least 10 months direct work experience with school-aged children; Vermont On-the-Job Training certificate; Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential; Vermont Program Director Credential; Vermont Teacher License; or a Master's Degree in a youth-related field.


• College coursework in Education, Childhood Development, Family Studies, or Recreation Management required.


• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check. Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver's license to Human Resources will not be permitted.


• Experience supervising staff.


• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.


• Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, co‑workers, and supervisors.


• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities.


• Knowledge of a variety of recreation/leisure activities and group games.


• A cooperative attitude and a team player.


• Enthusiasm, patience, a desire to work with children, and creativity.


• Ability to pass a State of Vermont Background Check for Childcare Providers and be fingerprinted as part of the process.


• Complete required trainings before the start of each session, as part of child care licensing.


• Upon conditional offer of employment, candidate must successfully complete a background investigation.


• Staff member must be CPR and First Aid trained or get trained upon hiring.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work‑force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [e-mail].