Summer Day Camp Director

$20-$30/hr | Full-Time (Summer) | Leadership Role

We run traditional day camps for kids ages 5-14 across Northern Virginia - sports, arts and crafts, water days, pool time, games, and more. We need a Camp Director who can own the full day, manage a staff of counselors, and make sure every kid goes home happy, safe, and already asking to come back.

What you will do:

• Direct daily operations of a traditional day camp (arts and crafts, water days, pool time, sports, activities)
• Lead and supervise a team of counselors and junior staff
• Build and manage the daily schedule - rotations, transitions, meals, activities
• Be the primary point of contact for parents - pick-up, drop-off, incidents, questions
• Handle behavioral issues, injuries, and unexpected situations calmly and professionally
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, high-energy environment from first bell to last pick-up
• Ensure every child is safely signed out at end of day

What we are looking for:

• 2+ years of camp leadership or youth program management experience
• Strong staff management skills
• High energy, warm personality - kids and parents should love you
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent parent communication
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to get certified before start date)
• Must pass background check + fingerprinting
• Reliable transportation to assigned camp site

Pay and Schedule:

• $20-$25/hr to start based on experience
• Up to $30/hr for returning, experienced directors
• Full-time hours during summer (typically June-August)
• Pre-season training and planning required