Assistant Camp Director, Summer

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the Assistant Camp Director supervises the on-site delivery of the Kyle Camp program for campers ages 5 – 15. This role oversees Head Counselors, Camp Counselors, and youth campers while ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants. Responsibilities include developing engaging programming, managing camp resources, and ensuring all activities – such as indoor and outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, and special field trips – comply with established policies and safety standards.

If you enjoy working with youth, promoting positive experiences, and creating lasting memories, we’d love to have you on our team!

Kyle 2025 Summer Camp is a nine-week day program running Monday through Friday, May 26th - July 31st, from 7:00 am to 5:45 pm. June 29th – July 3rd a camp break will occur. Serving students entering 1st through 9th grade, the camp offers a dynamic schedule of indoor and outdoor activities.

• Establishing and maintaining workplace safety policies and procedures by effectively communicating to counselors of said policies.
• Coordinates daily activities utilizing available resources and materials, and ensuring staff have clear instructions.
• Provide direction for camp counselors, and head counselors, as well as ensure compliance with required policies, procedures, and regulations, documenting and addressing issues as needed with staff.
• Work with Recreation Coordinator to determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow; study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Collect and maintain camper, staff, and field trip records.
• Ensure parents and staff receive schedules and reminders in a timely and organized manner.
• Address behavior, safety, and health issues with parents in a respectful and professional manner, regarding camp attendees.
• Attend all required meetings, training, and in-services brought forth by the Recreation Coordinator, and Recreation Manager.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relations among everyone involved in the Day Camp program, including children, parents, school staff, camp counselors, Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Manager.
• Maintain related records and forms for programs and personnel at the Day Camps; prepares and verifies attendance and accident/incident reports and submits to the Recreation Coordinator in a timely manner; process paperwork completed, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinates the development and management of internal & external communication channels to keep employees informed about news, policies, and updates.
• Work full schedule May 26th – July 31st (Monday–Friday) with some weekend training; shifts may vary between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Perform other duties assigned by city leadership.

• Strong organizational and task management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with camp staff, campers, and parents/guardians.

• Previous experience in childcare, recreation, education, or a related field
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable
• Positive attitude and ability to build and or work as a cohesive team

• Graduated from high school or obtained a GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of professional experience in childcare and/or youth recreation programs
• One (1) year of supervisory experience is required, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered, excluding certifications.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Texas Driver’s License by date of hire
• Obtain a First Aid and CPR/AED certification within 1 month of employment

• Previous experience in Kyle Summer Camp or Spring Break Camp programs.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to oversee or feel, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may be routinely required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Work may routinely require the employee to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This job requires the individual to frequently work outdoors and indoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including elevated temperatures, humidity, moisture, and distracting noises. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.