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Summer Camp Director

Healthy Kids Programs
Ararat, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Description

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.

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

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead daily camp activities, games, hands-on projects, and special events, including arts & crafts and themed activities
  • Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel supported, encouraged, and engaged
  • Supervise, train, and support camp staff, including implementing the curriculum to ensure high-quality program delivery
  • Ensure camper safety and follow all state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school policies
  • Communicate daily with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations
  • Support community outreach to promote the program and engage prospective families
  • Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

Education And Experience Requirements

Candidate must meet one Virginia-approved qualification pathway:

  • Graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., education, child development, nursing, recreation) with a minimum six (6) months of programmatic experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or endorsement in a child-related field with a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
  • Forty-eight (48) semester hours or seventy-two (72) quarter hours from an accredited college or university, including at least twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours in child-related subjects, and a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
  • Minimum two (2) years of programmatic experience, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role

PLUS One Of The Following

  • One-year early childhood certificate consisting of at least thirty (30) semester hours
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent
  • Certification from a recognized Montessori organization

Management Requirements

  • Management experience is defined as at least six (6) months in an administrative role involving supervising, orienting, training, and scheduling staff, OR completion of one of the following: one college-level business course, ten (10) clock hours of management training, or one child care management course covering planning, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring

Employment Screening Requirements

  • Must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings required by Virginia state regulations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

Part-time Benefits

  • Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–12) 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.

Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

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.

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