Camp Director
Company: Dedham Community Association Inc
Location: Dedham
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Camp Director is responsible
for planning, operating, and implementing safe, high-quality
programming for children ages 5-12 which furthers the mission of
the DCH Summer Camp through the development and management of
program, staff and operations. The Camp Director is expected to
assist the Program Director with pre-planning for Orientations,
Trainings, etc. starting in May. Essential Job Functions: In
collaboration and partnership with DCH Program Director: Design,
deliver, and evaluate camp program that meets the needs and
interests of campers ages 5-12 and their families and ensure their
delivery in a safe and quality manner. Camp season: June 8 -August
21. With the camp leadership, help plan and schedule program
activities including in house events, weekly themes, and all other
aspects of the summer camp program when applicable With the DCH and
Summer Camp leadership, ensure that all DCH policies and
procedures, organizational and summer camp specific, are being
implemented and enforced throughout the summer camp season. In
collaboration with other Camp Leadership will make multiple rounds
of camp during the day stopping to assist, communicate, and
encourage both camp staff and campers. Will attend and lead weekly
leadership and camp staff meetings to discuss anything that are
observed during the daily rounds of camp and DCH leadership
feedback Ensure appropriate camp staffing- maintaining daily ratios
and keeping the DCH Program Director informed of all staffing
challenges that should arise. Administrative Work: Creating and
implementing staff schedules Creating and implementing camp
activity schedules Work with camp leadership to evaluate all summer
staff members both midsummer and end of the summer season. Respond
to emails from families daily Preparation, Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities 21 years or older At least two seasons previous
experience working in a summer camp setting in a leadership role.
Or camp experience/ experience with the target population AND
successful completion of camp administrative course Excellent
organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and
verbal communication skills Ability to be present during all weeks
of DCH Camp unless prior arrangements have been made with DCH
Program Director Impeccable integrity and ability to be trusted
with confidential materials and information Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm
Expectation to be opening (shift start at 7:30am) or closing (shift
ends at 5:45pm) with the rest of camp leadership Pay: $24-$25
hourly Location: On site 671 High St. Dedham MA 02026
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