What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Director position at Huntey's Clubhouse?
Company Overview
Huntey’s Clubhouse, established in 1995, has evolved from a small in-home daycare to a network of six early learning and child care centers throughout west central Michigan. Our commitment to providing quality child care remains at the forefront of our mission, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children from infancy through school age.
Summary
Do you have a heart for fun, learning, and leading? Are you energized by sunny days and creative curriculum that make summer unforgettable for children? Join Huntey’s Clubhouse as our Summer Program Director, overseeing an engaging, safe, and joy-filled experience for school-age children across our six locations.
The Summer Program Director will lead and support summer programming for school-age children across all Huntey’s Clubhouse locations. Summer care is open for ages 5-12, with most children between 5-8 years old. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality programming, supporting site-level school-age directors, and maintaining a strong focus on child development, behavior support, team member collaboration, and family engagement.
This role is perfect for a dynamic educator or leader who thrives on variety, creativity, and teamwork. Come help us make this the best summer yet!
Responsibilities
- Implement and update engaging summer curriculum and activities across all centers.
- Regularly check in at each location to observe programming, offer support, and ensure consistency.
- Ensure programming aligns with licensing requirements, safety guidelines, and our Huntey’s Clubhouse values.
- Collaborate with school-age directors at each center, offering coaching, guidance, and resources.
- Help coordinate team member scheduling and coverage, especially during high-attendance days or field trips.
- Foster a positive, team-first environment focused on joy, development, and shared goals.
- Provide on-site behavior support and help design child-specific behavior plans when needed.
- Monitor environments to ensure safety, compliance, and a welcoming atmosphere for all children.
- Partner with directors and team members to promote social-emotional growth and inclusion.
- Support communication between families and team members during summer thru newsletter.
- Help maintain accurate attendance and field trip records.
- Contribute to building relationships and a sense of community across our locations.
- Coordinate and support summer field trips, special events, and enrichment opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years experience working with school-age children
- Previous leadership or program oversight experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Flexible, collaborative, and proactive mindset
- Willingness to travel between centers (gas budget provided)
- Preferred Associate’s or Bachelors degree in a child-related field
If you are passionate about enriching children's lives through engaging summer experiences, we invite you to apply for the Camp Director position at Huntey’s Clubhouse today!
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- school age child: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Big Rapids, MI 49307 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Big Rapids, MI 49307: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18
