Summer Nature Camp Director (Seasonal)

Town of Brookline•Brookline, MA

7d•$24 - $24

About The Position

The Town of Brookline Recreation Department is seeking qualified, energetic, and compassionate candidates for full-time seasonal Camp Director positions for Nature Camp in Summer 2025. Nature Camp programs will run from from June 22, 2026 to August 21, 2026 at two locations in Brookline, MA. Counselors and Directors are required to attend mandatory training dates from June 22, 2026 to June 26, 2026. Some pre-training assignments will be required. All candidates will go through a background check through the Criminal and Sexual offender (CORI/SORI) database. Director positions are hired for the entire 9-week camp season,

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older
Commitment to June training and entire camp schedule in July and August required
Certification in CPR and First Aid required; able to certify during mandatory training
Drivers License required; no CDL required
Strong interpersonal skills required; ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others, verbally and in writing, including co-workers, children, and adults
Organized, reliable, and conscientious
Able to work independently, proactively, and as part of a team
Ability to act professionally, appropriately, and to maintain confidentiality of records and other information such as camper and guardian information, incident reports, camper health forms and records, and other camp records as needed
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer software (Microsoft Office, etc.)
Employment dependent on successful completion and clearing of CORI/SORI.

Nice To Haves

Experience in leading group programs, classes, or day camps with nature themes preferred
Coursework or real-world experience in education, psychology, social work, hiking, ecology, biology, wildlife, and/or plant sciences preferred
Previous summer camp, teaching, coaching, or other childcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review, prepare curriculum and activities before each camp day
Ensure effective group management and group safety during camp day
Lead transitions between activities such as nature education lessons, outdoor activities and games, craft times, etc.
Manage groups of up to 25 children throughout the camp day
Organize, lead, and manage up to four Nature Camp counselors
Facilitate daily nature education lessons for children ages 4-15
Supervise extended day program for up to five weeks as needed
Uphold all camp rules and regulations as required by the Recreation Department
Maintain, inventory, and clean all instructional materials and resources, including classroom space and vehicles used for camper transportation
Foster a positive, welcoming, inclusive, supportive environment for all campers
Develop and maintain positive, effective communication with campers caregivers in-person and through digital organizing/email
Transport campers to daily field trips in Brookline and beyond by operating 12-passenger or 15-passenger vans
Responsible for the health and safety of all participants while working as the designated Health Care Supervisor for assigned camp location (training provided)
Administer first aid as needed or required
Perform similar or related work as directed, required, or as situations dictate