Assistant Camp Director

Easterseals PORT • New Castle, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Camp Easterseals provides recreational and therapeutic camp programming for children and adults with disabilities in New Castle, Virginia. The Assistant Camp Director helps deliver inclusive programs and support the needs and abilities of participants, while promoting a welcoming environment for people with different abilities, identities, cultures, and backgrounds. The position offers an annual salary of $40,000–$45,000, depending on experience and education, and a benefits package for eligible employees.

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.
• Ability and willingness to work with people with varying 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 the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing camp operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with campers, families, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for people of varying abilities, identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm, use sound judgment, problem-solve, and provide leadership 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 recruitment, outreach, training, and other camp-related responsibilities.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and ability to meet organizational requirements for driving on behalf of Camp Easterseals.
• 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 to support year-round camp operations.
• Lead and supervise counselors, cabin leaders, program specialists, support staff, and volunteers during camp programs.
• Coach and counsel staff on job performance, camper care, teamwork, and workplace concerns.
• Assist with planning and implementing 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 during programs.
• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of summer camp, weekend respites, and other year-round programs.
• Guide staff in planning, adapting, and implementing safe, engaging activities that meet participants’ needs and abilities.
• Assist with planning and implementing open houses, special events, alumni activities, and other camp initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen 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 assist with planning and hosting their visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow applicable ESPH policies and procedures.
• Travel as needed for recruitment, outreach, training, and other camp-related responsibilities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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