William Penn Charter School · 6 hours ago
Summer Camp Program Director
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWilliam Penn Charter School is a Quaker, independent day school located in Philadelphia. They are seeking a Summer Camp Program Director to oversee all operations of their summer programs, ensuring safety, service standards, and effective communication among parents and staff.
Primary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Represent the mission, standards and expectations of Penn Charter summer programs in collaboration with ESF
Oversee all day-to-day summer operations, ensuring the safety and security of all campers and team members
Serve as the site director, ensuring smooth program execution throughout the summer season
Maintain and update operational systems and databases, including staff records, camper information and compliance documentation
Ensure adherence to all state, federal and school-based policies and regulations
Coordinate clear and timely communication among parents, school administrators, ESF leadership and seasonal staff
Plan and support family orientation sessions and other parent-facing events
Recruit, interview, hire and onboard 50+ seasonal staff members, including teachers, coaches, college students and specialty instructors
Conduct reference checks and manage all hiring logistics, including scheduling interviews and issuing offers
Train, supervise, evaluate and retain high-performing seasonal team members
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date staff database to support compliance and operational needs
Lead or support training sessions designed to strengthen instructional quality, safety practices and service standards
Ensure that program curriculum, daily schedules and group structures are properly implemented
Support the development and delivery of high-quality activities that align with Penn Charter’s standards and culture
Use established tools and metrics to assess camper experience and staff performance
Maintain strong, proactive communication with parents to enhance satisfaction, address concerns and support retention
Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, campers, Penn Charter administrators, faculty, ESF leaders and community partners
Serve as a key liaison between ESF and Penn Charter summer programs, ensuring alignment, collaboration and mutual satisfaction
Cultivate external partnerships (e.g., local universities, education organizations, youth programs) to support staffing pipelines and program enrichment
Maintain accurate and timely camper and staff records within ESF’s organizational databases
Provide superior customer service to families throughout the enrollment period and summer season
Collaborate with ESF central office support teams to ensure effective planning, communication and execution
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proven experience managing and leading teams
Experience working in a school, camp, youth program or similar educational environment
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Proficiency with Excel and other basic reporting platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously
Self-motivation with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to motivate, inspire and develop staff
Customer-service oriented mindset
Company
William Penn Charter School
William Penn Charter School is a Friends school.
Founded in 1689
201-500 employees
Funding
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