Summer Saints Day Camp Assistant Director

Position Summary

St. Christopher's School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the oldest in the Mid-Atlantic, seeks a motivated and dependable Day Camp Assistant Director to support the Day Camp Director in creating a safe, engaging, well-organized, and fun 8-week summer day camp program. This hands-on role involves a wide range of responsibilities. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to a positive camp community.

Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher's is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars – honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.

Position Classification: Seasonal, staff, salaried exempt

Dates &

Hours:

February 1, 2026 to June 7, 2026 (Part-time, flexible, 2-5 hours per week);
June 8, 2026 to August 8, 2026 (Full-time, 8 hours per day)

Reports to: Summer Saints Day Camp Director

• Support the Day Camp Director with planning and daily activities necessary to run the Day Camp
• Support the Day Camp Director's oversight of counselors and activity leaders
• Assist with morning setup for all camp activities
• Help coordinate and monitor camp lunch
• Assist with preparing and keeping track of counselor badge lanyards, radios, and the clock-in area
• Help keep groups on time as they transition throughout the day
• Assist with Monday morning camper check-ins
• Keep track of camp supplies
• Distribute schedules, rosters, and notes as needed for lead counselors
• Circulate throughout the day to provide support where needed, troubleshoot issues, and ensure camper safety
• Assist with end-of-season cleanup, inventory, and closing procedures for the Day Camp

• A commitment to St. Christopher's mission, Community Pillars, policies, and initiatives
• A commitment to best practices, as articulated in the School's Employee Excellence Document, and a dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher's Center for the Study of Boys
• A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Highly motivated, energetic, and organized, with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple platforms (in-person, email, phone, and text)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and sound judgment
• Effective collaborator who can also work independently when needed
• Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move from buildings to fields as required by daily activities
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to work in poor weather conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, and wind, during outdoor activities and carpool duty

We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here. Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter and other required documents.

The Final date to receive applications is open until filled.

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Established in 1911, St. Christopher's School is a JK-12 all-boys day school in Richmond, VA. It is committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community with an Episcopal foundation centered on honor and integrity. Our boys benefit from an education focused on excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The campus comprises 43 acres and 23 buildings with over 300,000 square feet.

The School collaborates with the International Boys’ Schools Coalition and the Center for the Study of Boys, supporting Momentum 2025.

St. Christopher's School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Christopher's School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

St. Christopher's School knows, loves, and celebrates boys, promotes their pursuit of excellence, and prepares them for lives of honor and integrity, service, and leadership.

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