Summer Camp Director

Kids in the Game | Seasonal | June–August Part-Time Prep Jan–June

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Turn your summer into something extraordinary! Kids in the Game is expanding to Jersey City and seeking a dynamic Camp Director to lead a high-energy, community-centered day camp serving 30–50 campers and 10–15 staff members. If you love youth development, building strong teams, and creating memorable summer experiences, this role is for you.

About Kids in the Game

Kids in the Game runs 13 summer day camps across NYC, Westchester & Jersey City. Our camps bring kids together through sports, arts, STEM, creative play, field trips, and weekly themes—creating safe, inclusive spaces where confidence, teamwork, and community thrive. As a Certified B-Corp, we’re committed to making a positive impact on families, staff, and communities.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Culture

• Model KING’s core values: Ambitious, Positive, Committed, Inclusive, Empathetic.
• Lead rallies, spirit days, and traditions that bring camp culture to life.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training; supervise and mentor ADs, Specialists, and Counselors.

Operations & Administration

• Manage daily camp logistics including schedules, attendance, arrival/dismissal, supplies, and documentation.
• Partner with the Admin AD to oversee registration, communication, and data accuracy.
• Coordinate pre-summer planning with Operations, Marketing, Finance, and P&C.

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for families—professional, timely, and empathetic.
• Support weekly newsletters, orientations, and open houses; represent KING at community events.

Programming Oversight

• Collaborate with the Programming AD to deliver balanced weekly schedules across sports, arts, STEM, and creative play.
• Ensure programming is developmentally aligned, inclusive, and engaging.
• Support Off-Site AD in field trip and swim logistics.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold NJ DOH, ACA, and internal KING safety standards.
• Ensure certifications, ratios, incident reporting, and emergency procedures are followed daily.

Schedule & Time Commitment

January–June (Part-Time)

3–15 hours/week depending on month

Includes staff interviews, training, leadership meetings, family outreach, and camp prep.

Evening and weekend training required.

Summer Season

June 22 – August 28, 2026

Full-time, on-site | Mon–Fri | 7:30 AM–5:00 PM two after-care days/week

Includes pre-camp training.

Compensation

Pre-Summer (Jan–June):

Monthly stipends ($150–$600; approx. $1,500–$2,000 total)

Summer (June–Aug):

$1,400 – $1,500 per week, based on experience and enrollment

End-of-Camp Bonus:

$300–$500 performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of youth development, camp, or education experience; 2 years in a camp leadership role.
• Experience supervising staff, leading training, and building strong camp culture.
• Strong communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working on-site full-time in summer and part-time Jan–June.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
• NJ Camp Director Certification (or willingness to complete required orientation).

Why Work With Kids in the Game

You’ll join an energetic, supportive team that believes kids thrive when they feel active, supported, and part of a community. We value creativity, inclusivity, and leaders who bring heart to their work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kids in the Game is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all employees and interns. We recruit across cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds and partner with organizations that help expand access to high-quality employment opportunities for chronically underrepresented groups. We welcome candidates who bring varied perspectives and lived experiences to our team.

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