Assistant Site Director

Danbury Parks and Recreation is seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant Director to support the Site Director in managing our youth summer camps. The Assistant Director will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, assisting with staff supervision, and enhancing the camper experience for children age 6-12. This position requires a team-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and a genuine enthusiasm for working with youth in a recreational setting.

• Program Support: Assist the Site Director in planning and implementing camp activities, ensuring they are engaging, safe, and age-appropriate.

• Staff Assistance: Support the training and supervision of camp counselors and staff, stepping in to lead activities or manage groups as needed.

• Camper Engagement: Interact directly with campers, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and addressing minor behavioral or parental concerns under the Site Director’s guidance.

• Logistics Coordination: Help manage daily schedules, activity transitions, and supply inventories, ensuring all resources are prepared and available.

• Safety Monitoring: Enforce camp safety rules and procedures, assisting with emergency response protocols when directed by the Site Director.

• Administrative Duties: Handle basic paperwork, such as attendance logs, incident reports, or parent communications, as assigned.

• Substitute Role: Step in for the Site Director during absences or breaks, maintaining continuity of leadership and operations.

• Education & Experience: High school diploma required; some college coursework in recreation, education, or a related field preferred. At least 1-2 years of experience working with children in a camp, school, or recreational setting.

• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and connect with campers and parents.

• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain prior to start date). Experience with water safety or group activities is a plus.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 25 lbs., and participate actively in camp programs.

• Background Check and Drug Screen: Must pass a drug screen, criminal background check and provide references.

• Enthusiasm for youth recreation and outdoor activities.

• Dependability and flexibility in a dynamic camp environment.

• Ability to take initiative while following leadership direction.

• Patience and a positive attitude when working with diverse groups of children.

Application Submission:
 
Qualified applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. This position will remain open until filled. EEO/M/F/D/V
 
ImportantNote:  Paper applications will not be accepted. 
 
The application must be completed in its entirety.  Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.
 
Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.
 
The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability, except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
We encourage African Americans, women, Hispanics, and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply.  EEO/M/F/D/V

• Duration: July 7th- Aug 8th, with pre-season training in early June.

Salary : $20