Assistant Camp Director

Easterseals PORT Health • New Castle, VA

10d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Camp Easterseals Virginia, part of Easterseals PORT Health, is seeking an Assistant Camp Director for a year-round leadership role supporting the planning and operation of camp programs, staff development, camper and staff recruitment, and community engagement. The position works closely with the Camp Director and Facility Manager and serves as acting Camp Director when the Camp Director is absent. It is hybrid, with work in camp, office, and home environments, and requires some overnight stays at camp, including residing on-site during summer camp and other designated residential programs.

The role supports summer camp, weekend respite, and other year-round programs; leads and supervises staff and volunteers; assists with staff training, camper registration, records, safety, and emergency response; and helps plan activities and special events. It also recruits campers and staff, builds community relationships, promotes the camp, and supports weekend and rental groups. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $40,000–$45,000, depending on experience and education, and benefits for benefits-eligible positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service or related field.
• At least two years of supervisory or administrative experience working at a camp.
• Experience working with people living with disabilities.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for helping others.
• Willingness to work with people with diverse abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to lead, supervise, coach, and support a diverse seasonal staff and volunteer team consistently, professionally, and fairly.
• Strong organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing camp needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills for communicating with campers, families, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment for people of varying abilities, identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm, use sound judgment, solve problems, and lead in challenging or emergency situations.
• Willingness and ability to reside on-site during summer camp and other designated residential programs and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel as needed for camp-related responsibilities.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly between program locations.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, initiative, and a sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or varying support needs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acting Camp Director when the Camp Director is absent.
• Reside on-site during summer camp and other designated residential programs to provide leadership, supervision, and operational support.
• Collaborate with the Camp Director and Facility Manager on the year-round operation of camp.
• Lead and supervise counselors, cabin leaders, program specialists, support staff, and volunteers during camp programs.
• Coach and counsel staff regarding performance, camper care, teamwork, and workplace concerns.
• Assist with planning and delivering staff and volunteer training and orientation.
• Support international staff through recruitment, hiring, onboarding, cultural exchange, and their on-site camp experience.
• Assist with camper registration, recordkeeping, and communications with campers, families, and caregivers.
• Maintain program records and documentation in accordance with American Camp Association standards, Easterseals policies, and applicable requirements.
• Support camp safety procedures, emergency response, and risk-management practices.
• Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of summer camp, weekend respites, and other year-round programs.
• Guide staff in planning and adapting safe, engaging activities suited to participants’ needs and abilities.
• Assist with planning and implementing open houses, special events, alumni activities, and other camp initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve programs and the camper experience using feedback from campers, families, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Recruit and retain campers and staff by building relationships with families, schools, colleges, community organizations, and other partners.
• Represent and promote Camp Easterseals at community events, career fairs, tours, social media, newsletters, and other outreach opportunities.
• Develop relationships with new and returning weekend and rental groups and help plan and host their visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow applicable ESPH policies and procedures.
• Travel as needed for recruitment, outreach, training, and other camp responsibilities.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
• Competitive annual salary of $40,000–$45,000, depending on experience and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level