Assistant Day Camp Director; Grades K-5 - Seasonal

Assistant Day Camp Director (Grades K-5) - Seasonal

Job Category: Child Care

Requisition Number: ASSIS
004115

Posted:
January 30, 2026 — Part‑time

Chilson Recreation Center
700 E 4th St
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Assists with management and supervision of program staff and children aged 5‑11 years enrolled in Adventure Bound Day Camp programs. Responsible for coordination and oversight of weekly activities, enrichment programs and field trips.

The hiring range for this position is $17.33‑$21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a temporary position lasting a maximum of 6 months working up to 40 hours per week, with a target start date of May 11th 2026 for evening training.

• Assist in coordination of all aspects of day camp programming including participant registrations, weekly activities, field trips, enrichment classes/programs and special events.
• Assist in daily implementation and supervision of camp operations. Lead all programs by example, ensuring safe and appropriate use of all program and facility space/equipment.
• Prepare weekly activity schedules and purchase required supplies with input from day camp leaders and aides; may assist with organization and distribution of weekly parent newsletters.
• Assist with organization and planning of camp orientations, staff trainings, and team meetings; may assist with conducting employee evaluations.
• Ensure positive daily communication with participant families regarding camper expectations and behaviors; may assist in conducting informal or formal conference sessions with families to resolve challenges and concerns.
• Assist in facility and room scheduling, ensuring essential set‑up and take‑down of assigned day camp program reservations.
• Assist in scheduling use of and conducting regular routine inspection and maintenance on vans used for program activities and field trips, including but not limited to gassing, washing, and vacuuming as needed.
• Adhere to and implement all Adventure Bound Day Camp, Chilson Center, and City of Loveland policies and procedures, including any state or federal regulations for licensed school‑age day camps.

• Act on behalf of the Day Camp Director in their absence.
• May assist Day Camp Director or Recreation Coordinator with other duties as assigned throughout the summer and in preparation of upcoming fall programs.
• Work in the role of substitute Day Camp Leader when needed or as assigned.
• Provide leadership and guidance to program leaders, aides, part‑time instructors, and volunteer staff.
• May assist with employee performance evaluations for seasonal and part‑time staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Work with school‑age children in areas such as recreation, education, scouting or 4‑H.
• Completion of at least one of the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in one of these areas:
    Child Development, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education, Family and Human Development, Family Studies, Special Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation, or Human Services.
  • Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more unrelated children over the age of four.
  • Twenty‑one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more unrelated children over the age of four and completion of six (6) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • A current early childhood professional credential level II (2) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

Certifications:

• Must currently possess or be able to successfully complete provided First Aid, CPR, and Standard Precautions certifications within 60 days of hire date and prior to working with children.
• Must complete a provided Medical Administration Certification training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively and…