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Summer Camp Director jobs are open across nonprofit youth organizations, private camps, municipal recreation programs, and university conference centers, at every level from assistant director to senior director, with specializations in outdoor education, therapeutic recreation, and arts-focused programming. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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SNIPES FARM DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Snipes Farm Day Camp sits on 80 beautiful acres of a 7-generation, USDA certified organic farm and is a part of the 501c3 nonprofit of Snipes Farm and Education Center. It is a vibrant place to spend a summer with the activity and energy of a working farm with nature all around. Snipes Farm Day Camp has served children and youth for 20 years.
Farm Camp is a perfect fit for anyone preparing for or currently working in a career in education or social work seeking to gain experience in cultivating confidence, curiosity and compassion in the lives of young people. Staff share wisdom, energy, whimsy and hobbies with campers and also grow new skills through professional development and mentoring. All the nooks and crannies of the farm with creeks, gardens, the meadow, and orchard are amazing places for learning and discovery. Campers gain life skills as they tend a garden, care for animals and harvest berries, fresh veggies and herbs to make farm fresh recipes. Weekly themes, art, games and science bring the learning alive. Lasting friendships are made, and a special community is built together with staff, campers, and families through summer adventures on a farm!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Snipes Farm Day Camp runs for 8 weeks: June 21- August 13, 2027
A required staff training: June 14-18, 2027
All-hands Camp Put-Away (required): August 16-18
Part-time opportunities may be available
CAMP COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Plan and coordinate daily activities for a group of 15-20 campers ages 6-7, 8-10, 11-12, or 13-16 collaborating with a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) and the Camp Directors
· Provide extra hands and support for campers in specials classes: art, archery, and cooking
· Mentor the CIT's leadership skills
· Maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety
· Build community and team spirit within your group
· Help to maintain a pleasant, safe, and tidy campus
· Model compassion, curiosity, and enthusiasm!
Any of these skills or interests are helpful:
● A love of the outdoors
● An interest in children’s social, emotional, and educational development
● Hiking/Birding/Scouting
● Gardening
● Singing/Playing an Instrument
● Arts and Crafts
● Theater
● Caring for Animals
● Healthy Eating/Cooking
● World Cultures
● Social work/ special needs support
Work hours: M-F; 7:30am-4:00pm
Salary: $18 per hour
REQUIRED
Must be over the age of 18
Two years or more of direct children’s program instruction
Work references
Current PA Child Safety Clearances:
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance.
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance. (required for all employees and some volunteers)
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- working with children: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Safety Clearances (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Wolfoods221
- YMCA18
- Girl Scouts of the USA13
- Green Chimneys8
- Camp Timber-lee8
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in summer camp director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in recreation management, education, or a related field
- Current CPR, first aid, and emergency response certification
- Three or more years of camp or youth program leadership experience
- Experience hiring, training, and evaluating seasonal staff
- Proficiency with camp management software and scheduling tools
- Knowledge of ACA accreditation standards and state licensing requirements
Tips for Your Summer Camp Director Job Search
Tailor your resume for safety credentials
Camp directors are evaluated heavily on risk management. Lead your resume with current first aid, CPR, and lifeguard certifications, then quantify your safety record by noting staff size supervised and any incident-free seasons you managed.
Highlight your staff training experience
Most postings ask how many seasonal staff you've hired and trained. Name the exact number, describe your onboarding structure, and call out any counselor-in-training programs you built or ran from scratch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists summer 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 type and mission
A specialty arts camp and a wilderness expedition program need very different directors. Filter your search by camp type, then customize your cover letter to show direct experience with that program model, not a generic leadership pitch.
Prepare a portfolio of program samples
Bring a one-page sample schedule, a past budget summary with line items, and a staff evaluation form you created. Hiring committees for director roles want to see that you can build systems, not just describe them in conversation.
Follow up with references before the interview
Camp hiring committees call references early, often before a second interview. Alert your references to expect a call, brief them on the specific role, and ask them to emphasize your crisis management and community-building examples.
Summer Camp Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most summer camp directors?
The companies hiring the most summer camp directors right now include Wolfoods, YMCA, and Girl Scouts of the USA, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit youth organizations and municipal parks and recreation departments consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many summer camp director jobs are remote?
About 2% of summer camp director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most camp director roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum development, program planning, and administrative coordination roles at multi-site camp organizations.
How do you become a summer camp director?
Start by working as a camp counselor or unit leader to build direct program experience, then move into an assistant director role to gain staff supervision and budget exposure. Earning certifications in first aid, CPR, and youth development strengthens your candidacy. Familiarizing yourself with ACA accreditation standards and completing a recreation management or education degree positions you for director-level hiring.
Can you get a summer camp director job with little experience?
Some camps hire candidates with limited formal director experience if they have strong counselor or program coordinator backgrounds, relevant certifications, and demonstrated leadership with youth groups. Starting at a smaller day camp or assistant director position is a practical path in. Emphasizing any staff training, budget management, or crisis response you handled informally can close experience gaps effectively.
What does the summer camp director interview process look like?
Most camps begin with a phone or video screen focused on your philosophy of youth development and your safety management approach. A second round typically involves a panel interview with the executive director, program staff, and sometimes a board member, followed by scenario questions on staff conflict, camper incidents, and budget trade-offs. Some organizations request a writing sample or a sample program schedule before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to summer camp director jobs?
You can find and apply to summer camp director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and program specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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