Assistant Camp Director

Do you love camping? Are you looking for a rewarding role that impacts the lives of many adults and children of all abilities?
Camp Easterseals, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of New Castle, Virginia, is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Assistant Camp Director to join our team!

The Assistant Camp Director is a year-round leadership position responsible for supporting the planning and operation of Camp Easterseals programs, staff development, camper and staff recruitment, and community engagement. The Assistant Camp Director works closely with the Camp Director and Facility Manager and serves as acting Camp Director in the Camp Director’s absence.

• Serve as acting Camp Director in the absence of the Camp Director.
• Reside on-site during summer camp and other designated residential programs to provide leadership, supervision, and operational support.
• Collaborate with the Camp Director and Facility Manager to support the overall year-round operation of camp.
• Provide leadership and supervision to counselors, cabin leaders, program specialists, support staff, and volunteers during camp programs.
• Coach and counsel staff regarding job performance, camper care, teamwork, and other workplace concerns.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of staff and volunteer training and orientation.
• Support international staff throughout recruitment, hiring, onboarding, cultural exchange, and their on-site camp experience.
• Assist with camper registration, recordkeeping, and communication with campers, families, and caregivers.
• Assist with maintaining program records and documentation in accordance with American Camp Association standards, Easterseals policies, and other applicable requirements.
• Support camp safety procedures, emergency response, and risk-management practices during programs.

• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of summer camp, weekend respites, and other year-round programs.
• Guide staff in planning, adapting, and implementing safe, engaging activities that meet the needs and abilities of participants.
• Assist with planning and implementing open houses, special events, alumni activities, and other camp initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen programs and the camper experience through feedback from campers, families, staff, and other stakeholders.

• Recruit and retain campers and staff by building relationships with families, schools, colleges, community organizations, and other partners.
• Represent and promote Camp Easterseals through community events, career fairs, tours, social media, newsletters, and other outreach opportunities.
• Develop relationships with new and returning weekend and rental groups and assist with planning and hosting their visits.

• Perform other duties as assigned and follow all ESPH policies and procedures applicable to the position.

To join our team, you must have experience working with those living with disabilities, strong leadership skills, a sense of humor,  and a passion to help others. We also require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Service or related field. 
• Minimum of two years supervisory or administrative experience working at a camp.
• Willingness to work with a diverse group of people including people with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or varying support needs strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead, supervise, coach, and support a diverse seasonal staff and volunteer team with consistency, professionalism, and fairness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and adapt to the changing needs of camp operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with campers, families, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals of varying abilities, identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm, use sound judgment, problem-solve, and provide leadership in challenging or emergency situations.
• Willingness and ability to reside on-site during summer camp and other designated residential programs and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel as needed for recruitment, outreach, training, and other camp-related responsibilities.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and ability to meet organizational requirements for driving on behalf of Camp Easterseals.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, initiative, and a sense of humor.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between program locations. 

Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 69 years, Camp Easterseals has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in the beautiful countryside of New Castle, Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just like you.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.