Day Camp Director (Seasonal - Summer)

We’re looking for the right person to lead Kidcam Camp at River’s Retreat — and this isn’t your average summer day camp setting.

TOP 3 REASONS TO JOIN THE KIDCAM TEAM:

1. Build Something Special

River’s Retreat is a beautiful, outdoorsy property with plenty of room to get creative. You’ll have the freedom to build games, traditions, activities and experiences that give this camp its own personality.

2. Turn the Outdoors Into the Program

With a swimming pool on site, open outdoor spaces and plenty of room for adventure, this is a camp where programming doesn’t have to come out of a binder. We want a Director who looks at the property and immediately starts imagining what kids could do with it.

3. Make Summer Feel Like Summer

This is the kind of setting where camp can be messy, active, adventurous, creative and FUN. You’ll have the opportunity to create the kind of summer kids talk about long after it ends.

TOP 4 CANDIDATE QUALITIES:

1. Creative Programmer

You have big ideas and know how to turn a space, a theme or even an ordinary afternoon into something kids get excited about.

2. Strong Leader

You can lead a seasonal staff, set expectations, solve problems, communicate with parents and keep a camp moving in the right direction.

3. Patient + Great With People

You understand that leading camp means working with kids, teenagers, young adults and parents — sometimes all at the same time.

4. A Little Modern-Day Steve Irwin Energy

Adventurous. Enthusiastic. Curious. Comfortable outdoors. Great with people. And genuinely excited about bringing the natural world to life for kids.

River’s Retreat Event Center | Covington, Louisiana

☀️ Late May through early August (Mon - Fri, Daytime Hours)

Weekly salary up to $1,200, based on camper enrollment

Living stipend may be available for candidates coming from outside the area

This is a summer leadership role for someone who doesn’t just want to run camp. We want someone who wants to create it, own it and make it unforgettable.

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Position Overview: The main function of the Kidcam Camp Director is to oversee the daily operations of the summer camp program, while leading and engaging the staff & campers in a fun & safe environment. The camp director is also responsible for organizing and conducting events, recruitment & training efforts prior to the start of camp, and closing all end of the summer records.

• Pre-Camp Activities (January-May, up to 60 hrs)Partner with Kidcam Basecamp (Corp Office) in the recruitment, interview, hiring, and position assignments process to build a strong camp staff.In coordination with the Regional Manager, ensure all counselors & staff are fully trained and empowered in their position and understand their role in the camp operations.
• Participate in the Director’s Retreat (January), pre-camp director training calls, staff engagement activities, open house/parent nights, and camp readiness (camp set up, purchasing, and facility coordination).

Camp Responsibilities (May-August)Accountable for all daily operations, logistics & finances:

• In coordination with your leadership team (office manager/program coordinator), manage purchasing of food, equipment, and other needs for camp operations.
• Manage weekly staff payroll, schedules, and make adjustments based on the needs of the camp.
• Oversee facility relations, safety & maintenance
• Manage all staff, parent, and camper communications & incidents.
• Conduct weekly staff evaluations to adjust for developmental and program expectations.
• Camp close out including camp breakdown, facility walk through, staff final evaluations, camp close out documentation, and basecamp close out call.
• In partnership with the camp program coordinator, implement a weekly schedule of solid programming using a curriculum based on weekly themes and activities.
• Demonstrate your creative problem-solving skills as you juggle competing priorities and anticipate the needs of your camp community with agility and positivity.

Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.

• Per ACA standards, minimum 25 years of age by start date. (other leadership positions available)
• Experience in education, recreation, camp management, social work, psychology, or other related and applicable field.
• Experience in managing and supervising employees. This includes young adults (high school, college, etc.).
• First Aid & CPR Certified (Basecamp will coordinate certification prior to the start of camp as needed).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and basic computer skills with applications such as Word, Excel, Email, etc..
• Ability to learn and manage the Kidcam Camp Software System (this will be included in pre camp training).

Key Competencies:

• A bility to oversee camp operations, staff development, facility relations, and parent engagement to ensure camper safety and a meaningful camp experience for campers, parents, and staff.
• Calm under duress and able to make critical decisions in a quick and logical manner to minimize risk and ensure the safety and well-being of participants and staff.
• Ability to collaborate with and cultivate a team of 10-30+ summer staff, coaching them toward success. You’ll be a supportive manager with high expectations, providing feedback on program instruction and behavior management, while thoughtfully pushing your team to greatness in ways that have a ripple effect.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Must be physically and mentally able to meet the challenges of navigating and working in destination based facilities. Remember, this is SUMMER camp - ability to adapt to heat conditions is important.

Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurable with experience & varies based on weekly camper enrollment.

Outside of St. Tammany area, living stipend could be negotiated.

45+ hours per week