Year-Round Camp Programs Lead

St. John's Prep; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Prep is seeking an Assistant Director of Camp Programs and Operations to lead Summer at St. John’s.

This twelve-month, full-time role oversees seasonal staffing, staff development, program design, scheduling, and camp readiness. The position reports to the Managing Director of Strategic Programs and drives a safe, engaging camper experience. The candidate will translate strategic direction into staffing plans, activity schedules, training programs, and operating procedures, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation management, youth development, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in camp management or youth programming.
• Experience supervising a large seasonal workforce is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal staffing, onboarding, and staff development in collaboration with leadership.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and training programs for counselors and leadership.
• Coordinate camp programming, activity schedules, and camper experiences.
• Manage licensing, safety compliance, and risk management for summer operations.
• Oversee camp readiness, facility use, and program evaluation.

Skills

Camp management

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related

Tools

Registration systems

Job description

St. John’s Prep is seeking an Assistant Director of Camp Programs and Operations to lead Summer at St. John’s.

This twelve-month, full-time role oversees seasonal staffing, staff development, program design, scheduling, and camp readiness. The position reports to the Managing Director of Strategic Programs and drives a safe, engaging camper experience. The candidate will translate strategic direction into staffing plans, activity schedules, training programs, and operating procedures, ensuring