Assistant Camp Director & Culture Curator | Pennsylvania

DEAN Adventure Camps • Lower Merion Township, PA

2d • $1,050 - $1,150 • Onsite

About The Position

DEAN Camps is hiring an Assistant Site Director of Operations, Culture, & Engagement for a full-time, on-site seasonal role in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Working closely with the Site Director, this role helps create a supportive, energetic camp culture, strengthen team morale, coordinate camp-wide events, and ensure campers have a connected, safe, and engaging experience. The position involves supporting and coaching seasonal team members, helping address camper behavioral or emotional needs, participating directly in activities and program coverage, and overseeing carpool and parent interactions.

The camp operates in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with indoor and outdoor programming. Leadership hours span 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during camp season, with rotating schedules among the director team. The role runs from June 14 through August 20. The employee must be able to commute to 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041, work in active outdoor conditions, lift 50 pounds, respond quickly to emergencies, maintain current immunizations, provide emergency health information upon hire, and hold valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in summer camp leadership, education, recreation, or youth development.
• Experience supporting programs serving more than 150 children per week.
• Experience mentoring peers, resolving conflicts, and building team morale among teams of 40 or more members.
• Ability to support, manage, and coach counselors and provide real-time feedback and redirection.
• Strong organization and reliability, with the ability to balance structured programming and flexibility.
• Comfort using technology tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, AI platforms, and Airtable.
• Ability to adapt, think quickly, solve challenges, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• High energy, a positive and motivating attitude, and strong people skills.
• Strong communication, empathy, patience, conflict resolution, and constructive-feedback skills.
• Comfort traversing a 200-acre campus for extended periods in high temperatures and varied weather.
• Ability and willingness to lead or participate in 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.
• Must be up to date on all immunizations and willing to provide emergency health information upon hire.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, respond quickly to emergencies, and work in an active outdoor environment.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, kind, and inclusive camp culture that supports team morale, growth, and effective collaboration.
• Support, manage, and coach counselors in partnership with the Site Director; identify performance concerns and provide timely feedback, redirection, and support.
• Reinforce DEAN expectations, procedures, culture, and standards, and help the Site Director delegate responsibilities.
• Lead themed weeks and engagement events, including Friday showcases, scavenger hunts, and team-building activities, using decorations, music, and camper activities to bring themes to life.
• 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 support collaboration and consistency across departments and programs.
• Address parent needs as directed by the Site Director.
• Engage directly with campers, assist with transitions, support groups, and maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Provide program coverage as needed, including transitions, lunch and recess, arrival, breaks, and dismissal.
• Support campers who need additional behavioral or emotional support.
• Oversee carpool and parent interactions, assigning energetic team members and maintaining a welcoming, upbeat experience, with particular attention to Friday costumes and music.
• Step into hands-on activities as needed, including STEAM, sports, outdoor exploration, baking, and dance movement.

Benefits

• Paid pre-summer remote training in leadership, operations, and DEIB, plus in-person team and logistics training.
• Reimbursement for all required background checks and certifications.
• $50 referral bonus for each hired referral, with no limit on referrals.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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