Program Director (Seasonal)
The Program Director oversees the development and implementation of curriculum in a variety of indoor and outdoor day camp specific areas while expanding all camp special event activities which highlight the weekly themes selected each year. This position also includes the supervision a team of day camp specialists, maintaining overall program quality and scheduling, the oversight of camp policies and procedures, assessment of risk management, and providing regular written and verbal parent feedback.
The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 7a-4p and 9a-6p*, Monday through Friday. Malvern Day Camp runs from May 17 to August 22, 2025. There will be mandatory training dates before camp begins.
*rotational schedule with other Directors on the team
Benefits of Working at Camp:
-Work in an active and professional environment with both indoor and outdoor facilities.
-Gain hands-on experience working with children in a structured setting.
-Assist with and check all lesson plans for upcoming week for assigned specialty areas
-Establish and maintain positive working relationships with your specialist team
-Establish and maintain positive working relationship with Director team
-Ensure the health and safety of campers under your care and supervision by following established MDC
-Gain knowledge through mentoring with Camp Directors
-Make a difference in the campers’ summer experience
-Learn leadership skills.
-Supervise and act as a resource for specialists
-Ensure schedules are followed.
-Meet with your team on a weekly basis, providing clear communication on expectations and events
-Establish and maintain positive working relationships with your specialist team
-Ensure the health and safety of campers under your care and supervision by following established
Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures
-Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers
-Serve as a positive role model to campers, fellow Directors, specialist and counselor teams
-Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed in a proactive manner
-Elementary Education Degree or in education related field (preferred)
-Documented Leadership experience
-Previous experience working with children, examples include but not limited to: tutoring, camp, youth volunteer, or classroom teacher
-Minimum of 25 years of age
-Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal, NSOR)
-Willingness to complete additional training (Mandated reporting, First Aid/CPR, Water Safety, etc.)