Camp Director Job Description

Lincoln Day Camp offers children ages 4-12 a local opportunity to explore woods and meadows, play group games, engage in arts and crafts, and splash in the river. It’s a relaxed summer camp that goes back to the basics of kids enjoying the outdoors! We serve around 40 kids a week. Our camps run for 6 weeks from 8:30am to 4:00pm and are located at the center of Lincoln, Vermont.

We are looking for a Camp Director who is an experienced and dedicated individual with a wealth of knowledge working with children outdoors. The Camp Director will oversee the entire camp operations as well as be a counselor working directly with children to provide a unique, energized, and positive environment at summer camp to create a memorable and safe experience for all kids!

Responsibilities

As a Camp Director, you'll be responsible for overseeing all areas of camp management in collaboration with the Lincoln Sports Board. As the Camp Director, you can expect to:

  • Dedicate time during the off-season to coordinate camp logistics with the Board

  • Run pre-camp orientation with your team of counselors

  • Coordinate with the assistant camp director.

  • Assign staff to camp groups, assess their ability to work with different age groups, and offer regular feedback to continuously improve staff performance.

  • Monitor daily camp enrollment and maintain accurate attendance records for staff and campers.

  • Ensure that all program equipment and supplies are ordered, available and properly maintained during the summer.

  • Maintain and enforce all camp safety rules and policies; recognize, prevent and correct safety hazards; monitor the health and safety of all campers and staff.

  • Serve as head lifeguard during swimming activities

  • Act as a key player in problem solving staff/camper issues and parental concerns; be able to identify camper behavior issues and respond with corrective steps.

  • Arrive before the camp start date and hold a post camp debrief with staff from 4:00-4:15.

  • Promote a supportive, playful and inclusive camp culture. 

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:

  • Must pass VT and national criminal background checks and child abuse clearances, and be CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified (or willing to become certified).

  • Possess 2+ years of experience managing day camp or equivalent experience with kids.

  • Be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents, and caregivers.

  • Communicate in a timely and professional fashion with parents, caregivers, kids and staff and be able to interpret and understand both written and oral instructions.

  • Commit to working on an hourly basis during part of the school year to support camp planning efforts and commit to working seven total weeks during the summer.

 Additional Details

  • Pre Summer Camp Expectations: April to end of June – 2 to 4 hours per week supporting pre camp efforts

  • Camps sessions are the weeks of July 1 (off on the 4th), July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, and August 5. Staff training is June 26-28.

  • Locations : The field at 34 Gove Hill Rd, Lincoln VT or Lincoln Prek/Lincoln Community School (TBD)

  • Compensation based on experience. Range: $27-$30/hour.

How to Apply

Please email your resume, contact information for three references, and a cover letter explaining why you’re an exceptional candidate for the Summer Camp Director at Lincoln Sports Camp to info@lincolnsports.org. Application due by January 26.