Vacation Camp & After School Program Director

Vacation Camp & After School Program Director

Salary

$23.91 - $26.11 Hourly

Location

645 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Job Type

Temporary Seasonal

Job Number

BPRW Vac Camp&Aft Scl Prog Dir

Department

Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non Union

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General Purpose

Vacation Camp & After School Program Director facilitates and oversees BPRWs 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 Districts 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 sessions theme and down-to-the-minute daily schedule in advance, working from BPRWs established theme and schedule.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade: $23.91 - $26.11 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Essential Job Functions

• 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 sessions theme, down-to-the-minute daily schedule, craft/gym/activity plan, and one field trip or on-site guest presenter, using BPRWs 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 days 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).

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• 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 Associates 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 Masters Degree in a youth-related field.
• College coursework in Education, Childhood Development, Family Studies, or Recreation Management required.
• Valid Drivers 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 drivers 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.

Additional Information

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.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

This is a Temporary or Seasonal Position that is Not Eligible for City of Burlington Benefits

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Do you have experience working with children in a group or individualized setting?

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• No

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Do you possess a BA, BS, or Associates 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 Masters Degree in a youth-related field.

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge that I must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Burlington, Vermont

Address 149 Church St.

Burlington, Vermont, 05401

Phone 802-540-2505

Website https://www.burlingtonvt.gov