Assistant Camp Director Jobs
Assistant Camp Director jobs are open across youth nonprofits, summer residential camps, day camp programs, and municipal recreation departments, from entry-level program staff stepping up to experienced directors, with specializations in outdoor education, special needs programming, and sports and arts instruction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assistant Director – Young Authors Day Camp
For over 72 years Cranbrook has offered the community the opportunity to share in the Booth family's vision to develop and nurture the creative and performing arts. Founded upon the principle that all young people can benefit and enrich their lives from exposure to music and art, Young Authors Day Camp has been a treasured part of the Schools' programming and community outreach. True to Cranbrook's earliest traditions celebrating the joys of scholarship, Young Authors Day Camp was established to encourage exploration of language crafts in a truly creative environment. For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Young Authors Camp (https://schools.cranbrook.edu/camps-cranbrook/day-camps/young-authors-camp)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Hire, train, manage, and evaluate staff
- Meet budget requirements
- Purchase supplies
- Setup and breakdown camp spaces
- Develop and operate program
- Act as main contact for parents regarding all aspects of the camp other than financials
- Maintain accreditation and licensing standards and rules
- Create and maintain policies for program
Qualifications Required:
- A Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in education or a related field
- Management and childcare experience
- Superior problem-solving and management skills
- Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents
Preferred: Prior experience in any of these areas: Camp Administration, Camp Program experience, Child Development, or Performance Development.
Timeframe: June 21st to August 13th; Weekdays only except first and last. Must be able to work the entire length of camp.
Please Note: Assistant Directors are year-round employees. Pre-Season (January – May) and Post-Season (September – December) involve minimal hours spent working on updating camp programs, interviewing candidates for the summer camp season, and exploring professional development offered by the American Camp Association. Work hours during the camp session (June – August) are 40 hours per week, generally 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Wage: $20.00 per hour.
Benefits: Lunch provided during camp session; discounts for children/grandchildren.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Assistant Director – Young Authors Day Camp
For over 72 years Cranbrook has offered the community the opportunity to share in the Booth family's vision to develop and nurture the creative and performing arts. Founded upon the principle that all young people can benefit and enrich their lives from exposure to music and art, Young Authors Day Camp has been a treasured part of the Schools' programming and community outreach. True to Cranbrook's earliest traditions celebrating the joys of scholarship, Young Authors Day Camp was established to encourage exploration of language crafts in a truly creative environment. For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Young Authors Camp (https://schools.cranbrook.edu/camps-cranbrook/day-camps/young-authors-camp)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Hire, train, manage, and evaluate staff
- Meet budget requirements
- Purchase supplies
- Setup and breakdown camp spaces
- Develop and operate program
- Act as main contact for parents regarding all aspects of the camp other than financials
- Maintain accreditation and licensing standards and rules
- Create and maintain policies for program
Qualifications Required:
- A Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in education or a related field
- Management and childcare experience
- Superior problem-solving and management skills
- Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents
Preferred: Prior experience in any of these areas: Camp Administration, Camp Program experience, Child Development, or Performance Development.
Timeframe: June 21st to August 13th; Weekdays only except first and last. Must be able to work the entire length of camp.
Please Note: Assistant Directors are year-round employees. Pre-Season (January – May) and Post-Season (September – December) involve minimal hours spent working on updating camp programs, interviewing candidates for the summer camp season, and exploring professional development offered by the American Camp Association. Work hours during the camp session (June – August) are 40 hours per week, generally 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Wage: $20.00 per hour.
Benefits: Lunch provided during camp session; discounts for children/grandchildren.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Girl Scouts of the USA11
- Kidcam Camps9K
- YMCA6
- Steve & Kate's Camp6
- KidCam Summer Camp5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant camp director jobs.
- Two or more years of supervisory experience at a summer camp or youth program
- Current First Aid and CPR certification from an accredited provider
- Familiarity with American Camp Association accreditation standards and practices
- Experience recruiting, training, and evaluating seasonal counselor staff
- Bachelor's degree in recreation management, education, kinesiology, or a related field
- Proficiency with camp management software for registration, scheduling, and reporting
Tips for Your Assistant Camp Director Job Search
Tailor your resume for camp operations
Highlight staff supervision ratios, enrollment numbers you've managed, and any safety certifications like Lifeguarding or Wilderness First Responder. Generic program coordinator language won't stand out against candidates who list concrete camp-specific responsibilities.
Get your ACA accreditation knowledge current
Many hiring directors ask directly about American Camp Association standards in interviews. Knowing the health and safety benchmarks, staff-to-camper ratios, and documentation requirements signals you can step in without a learning curve.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant camp director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by camp session structure
Residential overnight camps and day camps hire on very different timelines and want different skills. Filter your search by camp type so your cover letter can speak directly to that environment rather than sounding like a generic application.
Prepare a scenario answer about a camper crisis
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you'd handle a homesick camper, a staff conflict mid-session, or a medical incident. Have a specific example ready that shows your decision-making process and how you communicated with parents or senior staff.
Negotiate start date around preseason training
Camp offers often come with a mandatory preseason staff training period weeks before opening day. Confirm whether that period is paid and factor it into any start-date negotiation so there are no surprises after you accept.
Assistant Camp Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant camp directors?
The companies hiring the most assistant camp directors right now include Girl Scouts of the USA, Kidcam Camps, and YMCA, with the largest share of openings in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit youth organizations and municipal parks and recreation departments consistently account for a significant portion of open roles.
How many assistant camp director jobs are remote?
About 25% of assistant camp director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most camp environments. Administrative sub-roles such as off-season program planning, staff recruitment coordination, and family communications are the functions most commonly offered with any remote flexibility.
How do you become an assistant camp director?
Start by working multiple seasons as a camp counselor or program specialist so you have direct supervisory experience to point to. Earn First Aid and CPR certifications and pursue any specialty credentials your target camp values, such as lifeguarding or outdoor leadership training. Build familiarity with American Camp Association standards, then apply for roles that explicitly include staff oversight and operations responsibilities, since those positions create a clear path to the assistant director title.
Can you get hired as an assistant camp director with little experience?
Some camps will hire candidates with limited formal camp experience if they bring strong transferable skills from youth sports coaching, school administration, or community recreation programs. Emphasizing your ability to manage groups of young people, handle conflict, and coordinate logistics matters more than a specific camp title on your resume. Smaller or newer camps tend to be more flexible on experience requirements than large accredited residential programs.
What does the assistant camp director interview process look like?
Most camps conduct an initial phone or video screen focused on your background with youth supervision and any certifications you hold. A second interview, often with the camp director or an executive director, typically involves behavioral questions about handling emergencies, motivating seasonal staff, and managing parent concerns. Some programs include a brief reference check or a request to describe a specific past program you designed or improved before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to assistant camp director jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant camp director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and camp type preference, then apply directly to each one that fits your experience and availability.
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