MD Summer 2027 Camp Director

MD Summer Camp Director

At DEAN Camps we create life-changing opportunities for young people to discover their passions explore endless possibilities achieve meaningful goals and navigate thrilling adventures all while developing character and skills that last a lifetime.

Guided by our core values of Compassion Trust Growth and Creativity we foster an environment where learning discovery and personal development thrive. Our vision is to inspire generations of resilient compassionate and confident individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world.

We operate across DC MD NJ PA and VA offering all-inclusive programs that make summer exciting for children and easy for families. Learn more: DEAN Camps.

This job is ideal for experienced camp or recreation directors who excel in high-energy environments.

• Leadership & Team Experience 3 years of experience working as a Camp or Recreation Director serving at least 50-75 children weekly and managing 10-15 team members and 2 years teaching with classroom management.
• Strong Communication Skills You lead with clarity empathy patience intentionality and collaboration. You communicate proactively and clearly. This communication spans across families partners team members and campers.
• Adaptability & Quick Thinking You thrive in fast-paced environments and solve challenges with ease.
• High Energy & Enthusiasm You bring a positive and motivating attitude with a proven passion for working with both children and teams ensuring every camper and team member feels safe engaged and inspired daily.
• Organized & Reliable You balance structured programming with creative fun ensuring process visibility for necessary team members.
• Relationship Building You have a history of building and maintaining fruitful school-partner contact relationships families and team members while upholding your employers brand values and mission.
• Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

As the MD Summer Camp Director youll lead an engaging and inclusive summer program that fosters creativity and skill-building. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serving as the primary liaison between DEAN Adventure Camps and our school-partner ensuring alignment collaboration growth and satisfaction:
  • This position is hired by and considered an employee of DEAN Adventure Camps. We partner with Sidwell Friends Lower School.

• Overseeing daily camp operations to ensure a safe structured smooth and high-quality experience for both campers and team members:
  • Supervise and mentor an onsite team of 10-15 team members.
  • Conduct team member evaluations and support individual growth and development. Lead disciplinary conversations and performance evaluations to uphold camp standards and HR policies as they arise.
  • Build a positive kind and inclusive team culture to keep team members motivated and growing throughout the season.
  • Run opening and closing procedures including carline and classroom checks prior to the cleaning team coming in that evening.
  • Manage team member scheduling time off requests and timesheets.
  • Execute daily camper safety standards responding to and documenting incidents as they occur.
  • Handle day-to-day parent communication including carline and day-of issues daily NewsBlast updates as well as parent surveys 2x per week.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the curriculum; observe classroom delivery for oversight of quality of instruction and quality of projects. Work with the lead instructor of each program to make adjustments as necessary. Step in to lead or assist in the classroom when team member shortages require it .
  • Manage supplies by inventorying ordering and troubleshooting material needs to ensure all resources are available when needed.

• Full on-site availability MondayFriday from June 14August 14
  • During the camp operation hours of 8am4pm daily

• Commuting daily to: 5100 Edgemoor Lane Bethesda MD 20814
  • Training at 3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington DC 20016

• Must be at least 25 years old.

• Must be up to date on all immunizations and willing to provide emergency health information upon hire.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs moving the site in and out responding quickly to emergencies and working in an active outdoor environment.
• Must have valid First Aid & CPR certification.

• Pay range: $1150-1250 per week
• FLSA Status: This is a seasonal full-time exempt position under the FLSA.
• Paid training: Pre-Summer remote training on: leadership operations and DEIB plus in-person team and logistical training the weekend prior to camp.
• All required background checks and certifications fully reimbursed.
• Daily perks: Free snacks coffee and parking Monday breakfast.
• Employee discounts on camp rates for family members outdoor gear art supplies electronics and more.

DEAN Camps is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs and are made without regard to race sex national origin color age disability veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.