What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camp Director position at Overtime Athletics?
$20-$30/hr | Full-Time (Summer) | Leadership Role
We run traditional day camps for kids ages 5-14 across Northern Virginia - sports, arts and crafts, water days, pool time, games, and more. We need a Camp Director who can own the full day, manage a staff of counselors, and make sure every kid goes home happy, safe, and already asking to come back.
What you will do:
- Direct daily operations of a traditional day camp (arts and crafts, water days, pool time, sports, activities)
- Lead and supervise a team of counselors and junior staff
- Build and manage the daily schedule - rotations, transitions, meals, activities
- Be the primary point of contact for parents - pick-up, drop-off, incidents, questions
- Handle behavioral issues, injuries, and unexpected situations calmly and professionally
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, high-energy environment from first bell to last pick-up
- Ensure every child is safely signed out at end of day
What we are looking for:
- 2 years of camp leadership or youth program management experience
- Strong staff management skills
- High energy, warm personality - kids and parents should love you
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent parent communication
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to get certified before start date)
- Must pass background check fingerprinting
- Reliable transportation to assigned camp site
Pay and Schedule:
- $20-$25/hr to start based on experience
- Up to $30/hr for returning, experienced directors
- Full-time hours during summer (typically June-August)
- Pre-season training and planning required
Salary : $20 - $30