Summer Camp Director
About The Position
Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference? Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Summer Camp Directors to guide campers through a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and create lifelong memories for children while being part of a supportive, award-winning team. Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.
Requirements
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Candidate must meet one Virginia-approved qualification pathway:
- Graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., education, child development, nursing, recreation) with a minimum six (6) months of programmatic experience
- Bachelor’s degree or endorsement in a child-related field with a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
- Forty-eight (48) semester hours or seventy-two (72) quarter hours from an accredited college or university, including at least twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours in child-related subjects, and a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
- Minimum two (2) years of programmatic experience, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role
- PLUS one of the following:
- One-year early childhood certificate consisting of at least thirty (30) semester hours
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent
- Certification from a recognized Montessori organization
- Management experience is defined as at least six (6) months in an administrative role involving supervising, orienting, training, and scheduling staff, OR completion of one of the following: one college-level business course, ten (10) clock hours of management training, or one child care management course covering planning, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring
- Must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings required by Virginia state regulations
Nice To Haves
- Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead daily camp activities, games, hands-on projects, and special events, including arts & crafts and themed activities
- Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel supported, encouraged, and engaged
- Supervise, train, and support camp staff, including implementing the curriculum to ensure high-quality program delivery
- Ensure camper safety and follow all state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school policies
- Communicate daily with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations
- Support community outreach to promote the program and engage prospective families
- Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude
Benefits
- Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work.
- Telehealth Benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid Sick Time Off
- On-Demand Pay
- Career Development
- Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Director
