Summer Camp Director

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference?

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Summer Camp Directors to guide campers through a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and create lifelong memories for children while being part of a supportive, award-winning team.

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs offers a childcare benefit for eligible employees to support work-life balance. This benefit is available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you work.

Schedule:

Pre-summer: Up to 3 hours per week, increasing to up to 6 hours per week beginning in May

Summer: Monday–Friday, shifts between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM

Potential to continue beyond summer with different hours

Dates: May 25 – June 26, 2026

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience

Key Responsibilities

Organize and guide daily camp activities, games, interactive projects, and special events, including arts & crafts and themed programming.

Foster a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where campers feel encouraged, supported, and actively involved.

Supervise, mentor, and support camp staff, including implementing the curriculum to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Maintain camper safety while adhering to all state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school rules.

Connect with families each day via the Playground App and provide support during parent orientation sessions. Assist with community outreach to promote the program and involve prospective families.

Set a positive example through enthusiasm, optimism, and a proactive, can-do approach.

Requirements

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must meet one Virginia-approved education and experience pathway:

Graduate degree in a child-related field with 6+ months programmatic experience

Bachelor’s degree or endorsement in a child-related field with 1+ year programmatic experience

48 semester hours (or 72 quarter hours) including 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter hours) in child-related subjects plus 1 year programmatic experience

2 years programmatic experience including 1 year in a supervisory role plus an early childhood certificate, CDA credential, or recognized Montessori certification

At least 6 months of experience supervising, orienting, training, and scheduling staff, or completion of approved management training or coursework

Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Must successfully complete all applicable background screenings in accordance with Virginia state regulations

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work.

Telehealth Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Sick Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Career Development

Growth Opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at over 150 locations. We’re a certified benefit corporation committed to providing accessible, affordable childcare while creating meaningful opportunities for our team.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs

Joining Healthy Kids Programs means becoming part of a supportive, award-winning team where your impact is valued, you can grow professionally, and you get to make a difference in the lives of children every day. We create environments where team members feel empowered, appreciated, and excited to contribute.

This position has the potential to continue beyond summer with a different schedule, offering long-term opportunities for those who want to grow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.