Leddy Arena Assistant Camp Director

City of Burlington, Vermont • Burlington, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Day Camp supports the planning, coordination, and daily operations of a dynamic summer camp program. Working closely with the Camp Director, this role helps lead staff, oversee programming, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers. The Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in supervising counselors, mentoring staff, and helping deliver a wide range of recreational and enrichment activities.

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.
• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• 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 the camp program, as part of the childcare licensing.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in Education, Childhood Development, Family Studies, or Recreation Management is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage as Camp Director in the absence of the Camp Director
• Provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants
• Support the supervision, engagement, and well-being of campers on-site
• Maintain a safe environment and report any deficiencies, incidents, or accidents to a supervisor
• Administer First Aid and respond appropriately in emergency situations
• Supervise, communicate with, and mentor camp staff and Counselors-in-Training (CITs)
• Provide coverage in the event of staff shortages
• Support the planning and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate camp activities
• Assist with daily camp operations, including scheduling, set-up, and clean-up
• Work will begin at least 15 minutes before camp begins and after camp ends each day
• Provide excellent customer service to parents, guardians, and caregivers through ongoing communication and program updates
• Communicate with families regarding schedules, updates, or concerns as needed
• Assist with camper rosters, attendance tracking, and participant information
• Follow all departmental policies and state licensing rules and regulations
• Assist with inventory, organization, maintenance, and replacement of camp supplies
• Foster a positive, cohesive, and team-oriented work environment
• Reinforce adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and core values
• Assist in staff evaluations
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED