Summer Camp Site Director VA

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At DEAN Adventure 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 Adventure Camps.

• Leadership & Team Experience – At least 3‑5 years of experience working in summer camps or recreation, serving at least 100‑200 children per week and managing 20‑30 team members.
• Strong Communication Skills – You lead with clarity, empathy, patience, intentionality and collaboration.
• 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.
• Partner & Client Relations – You have a history of building and upholding fruitful partner & client relationships while upholding your employers’ brand, values and mission.

As a Summer Camp Site Director, you’ll lead an engaging, inclusive and high‑energy summer program that fosters fun, creativity and skill‑building. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the primary liaison between DEAN Adventure Camps and Haverford College, ensuring alignment, collaboration, growth and satisfaction.
• Overseeing daily camp operations to ensure a safe, structured, smooth and high‑quality experience for both campers and staff.
• Supervising, leading and mentoring a mid‑size seasonal team of 20‑30 employees, including Lead Counselors and Assistant Counselors.
• Communicating with families by providing daily News Blast updates, addressing concerns professionally and jointly supporting campers.
• Problem‑solving on the go by coordinating and adjusting schedules, resolving conflicts, curriculum implementation and overall program execution.
• Creating a positive camp culture that fosters a kind, inclusive team environment, ensuring strong morale and growth and effective communication and collaboration to leave camp stronger than they arrived.
• Managing supplies and inventory by inventorying and troubleshooting material needs to ensure all resources are available when needed.
• Leading disciplinary conversations and performance evaluations to uphold camp standards and HR policies.

• Full on‑site availability during the summer: entirety of June‑August. Camp operates Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑4:30 pm daily.
• Directors are on‑site at The Potomac School (full summer) and The Congressional School (one week). Ability to commute to both locations:
• 1301 Potomac School Rd, McLean, VA 22101
• 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be up to date on all immunizations and willing to provide emergency health information upon hire.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, respond quickly to emergencies and work in an active, outdoor environment.
• Must have valid First Aid & CPR certification.

• Pay range: $1,200‑$1,300 per week.
• FLSA Status:
  Seasonal full‑time, exempt position under the FLSA.
• Paid training:
  Pre‑summer remote training on leadership, operations and DEI, plus in‑person staff and logistics training the weekend prior to camp.
• All required background checks and certifications fully reimbursed.
• Referral Bonus:
  Earn $50 per hired referral, with no referral…