Overview
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
Dates: May 25 – June 26, 2026
Status: Part-time, non-exempt
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience
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
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 5–13) 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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Schedule
Dates: May 25 – June 26, 2026
Status: Part-time, non-exempt
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience
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
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 5–13) 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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