Day Camp Manager - Outdoor Education Summer Camp

Organization

Keystone Science School

Job Posted

February 25, 2026

Job status

Open

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

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Careers

Contact Name

KSS HR

Contact Email

hr@keystonescienceschool.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Keystone, CO
United States
As Day Camp Manager, you’ll shape engaging, hands-on outdoor and learning experiences while mentoring a dedicated team and ensuring safe, high-quality programming. This role offers meaningful leadership responsibility, collaboration across programs, and the chance to make a lasting impact on youth. With housing and meals provided, paid sick time, professional development, and outdoor industry perks, it’s an immersive summer opportunity that blends mission-driven work, adventure, and community..

Summary

Job Title: Day Camp Manager

Compensation: $1,112/week +5% increase for English and Spanish fluency

Housing: Yes, required

Dates of Employment: Summer (April - September or March - August)

Reporting to: Director of Programs

Direct Reports: Day Camp Asst Manager, Day Camp Coordinator, Day Camp Counselors

 

Position Summary:

The Day Camp Manager plays a key leadership role in shaping and delivering Keystone Science School’s Day Camp programs. This position ensures that every Day Camp experience is safe, engaging, and aligned with KSS’s mission and values.

In this role, you’ll guide the execution of Day Camp and Pathfinders programming. From welcoming campers in the morning, to overseeing budgets, supporting staff, and serving as an on-call leader, you’ll ensure programs run smoothly and intentionally. Working closely with other teams at KSS, you’ll help meet the evolving needs of campers and staff.

This is a seasonal position, with expected employment April - September. This position is required to live on campus.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management

  • Provide leadership and oversight for Day Camp and Pathfinders programs.
  • Serve as an on-call leader for all programming throughout the summer.
  • Manage and monitor program budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery.
  • Work closely with external vendors and contractors that offer specialized services and education (rock climbing, horsemanship, etc.).
  • Uphold safety standards, risk management procedures, and compliance with CO childcare and ACA  licensing requirements.
  • Teach and facilitate programs on an as-needed basis.
  • Support other summer programs (Overnight and Adventure) as needed.

Staff Management

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Day Camp and Pathfinders staff.
  • Lead staff meetings, foster a positive team culture, and ensure clear communication.
  • Observe staff in the field, offering constructive feedback and modeling best practices in outdoor education, safety, and risk management.
  • Support staff in addressing challenges related to campers, program delivery, or logistics.

Compensation Information

$1,112/week +5% increase for English and Spanish fluency. This seasonal position includes housing, meals, paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave), access to medical/dental/vision and retirement benefits and outdoor gear discounts.