Assistant Camp Director & Culture Curator | Pennsylvania

DEAN Adventure Camps • Haverford, PA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

DEAN Camps is hiring a full-time, on-site seasonal Assistant Site Director of Operations, Culture, & Engagement to help lead camp operations, culture, and engagement in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Working closely with the Site Director, the role helps create a supportive, energetic environment for seasonal team members and a safe, creative, and enjoyable experience for campers. The position involves mentoring and coaching staff, supporting campers, coordinating camp-wide events, communicating across programs, and helping ensure smooth daily operations and positive parent interactions.

The role runs June 14 through August 20. Leadership hours fall between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., with rotating schedules among the director team. The position requires an active presence across a large outdoor campus and the ability to work in varied weather and noisy environments. Candidates must provide required health records and hold valid First Aid and CPR certification. Pay is $1,050–$1,150 per week.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in summer camp leadership, education, recreation, or youth development.
• Experience with programs serving 150 or more children per week.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff, resolving conflicts, and building morale across a team of 40 or more.
• Strong organization and reliability, balancing structured programming with flexibility.
• Comfort using technology tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, AI platforms, and Airtable.
• Ability to adapt and solve challenges in a fast-paced environment without waiting to be asked.
• A positive, motivating approach and dedication to supporting participants and colleagues.
• Strong communication and people skills, including empathy, patience, conflict resolution, and giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Comfort traversing a 200-acre campus for long periods in high temperatures and varied weather.
• Ability and willingness to lead or join hands-on activities such as robotics, coding, woodworking, sewing, cooking, skateboarding, biking, outdoor exploration, baking, and dance movement.
• Ability to commute to 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041.
• Willingness to submit required health records to partner host sites before employment.
• Physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds, respond rapidly to safety emergencies, and remain active in dynamic outdoor and noisy environments under varied weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Help create a kind, inclusive camp culture that supports team morale, growth, collaboration, and staff development.
• Lead themed weeks and engagement events, including Friday showcases, scavenger hunts, team-building activities, decorations, music, and camper activities.
• Support morning assemblies with cheers, team member spotlights, and camper recognition reflecting DEAN’s values.
• Mentor team members, mediate conflicts, and model calm, confident, and inclusive leadership.
• Communicate with 40 or more seasonal team members to promote collaboration and consistency between departments and programs.
• Address parent needs as directed by the Site Director.
• Engage with campers during activities, assist with transitions, support groups, and maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Oversee carpool and parent interactions, helping create a welcoming experience and coordinating energetic staff and upbeat activities, especially on Fridays.
• Support, manage, and coach counselors alongside the Site Director throughout the day.
• Help identify performance concerns and provide real-time feedback, redirection, and support.
• Reinforce DEAN expectations, procedures, culture, and standards.
• Support the Site Director in delegating responsibilities and keeping the team moving effectively.
• Support campers needing additional behavioral or emotional support.
• Provide coverage for transitions, lunch and recess, arrival, breaks, dismissal, or other areas as daily needs require.
• Step into hands-on activities when needed, including STEAM, sports, outdoor exploration, baking, and dance movement.

Benefits

• Paid pre-summer remote training and in-person team and logistics training.
• Reimbursement for required background checks and certifications.
• $50 bonus for each hired referral, with no referral limit.
• Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and parking.
• Employee discounts on camp rates for family members, outdoor gear, art supplies, electronics, and more.
• Career growth opportunities, including resume-building experience, letters of recommendation, and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed