Dynamic Summer Camp Director - Lead Fun, Safe Camps Part-Time
Healthy Kids Programs, Ararat, VA, United States
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. 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 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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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. 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 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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