Assistant Site Director
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- The City of Danbury is now hiringAssistant Director Youth Summer Camps 2025
Job OverviewDanbury Parks and Recreation is seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant Director to support the Site Director in managing our youth summer camps. The Assistant Director will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations assisting with staff supervision and enhancing the camper experience for children age 612. This position requires a teamoriented individual with strong organizational skills and a genuine enthusiasm for working with youth in a recreational setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Support:Assist the Site Director in planning and implementing camp activities ensuring they are engaging safe and ageappropriate.
Staff Assistance:Support the training and supervision of camp counselors and staff stepping in to lead activities or manage groups as needed.
Camper Engagement:Interact directly with campers fostering a positive and inclusive environment and addressing minor behavioral or parental concerns under the Site Directors guidance.
Logistics Coordination:Help manage daily schedules activity transitions and supply inventories ensuring all resources are prepared and available.
Safety Monitoring:Enforce camp safety rules and procedures assisting with emergency response protocols when directed by the Site Director.
Administrative Duties:Handle basic paperwork such as attendance logs incident reports or parent communications as assigned.
Substitute Role:Step in for the Site Director during absences or breaks maintaining continuity of leadership and operations.
Education & Experience:High school diploma required; some college coursework in recreation education or a related field preferred. At least 12 years of experience working with children in a camp school or recreational setting.
Skills:Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and connect with campers and parents.
Certifications:CPR and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain prior to start date). Experience with water safety or group activities is a plus.
Physical Requirements:Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions lift up to 25 lbs. and participate actively in camp programs.
Background Check and Drug Screen:Must pass a drug screen criminal background check and provide references.
Enthusiasm for youth recreation and outdoor activities.
Dependability and flexibility in a dynamic camp environment.
Ability to take initiative while following leadership direction.
Patience and a positive attitude when working with diverse groups of children.
Application Information
Application Submission:
Qualified applications must be submitted online at This position will remain open until filled. EEO/M/F/D/V
ImportantNote: Paper applications will not be accepted.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions false misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.
Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department ator if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.
The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex race color sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy childbirth or related conditions national origin ancestry age veteran status or disability except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.
We encourage African Americans women Hispanics and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply. EEO/M/F/D/V.
Schedule
Duration:July 7th Aug 8th with preseason training in early June.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Temp
