Catapult takes pride in the staff we hire from year to year.  Our staff members are one of the key ingredients to an amazing camp experience, and we go to great lengths to recruit, interview, hire and train our team.  74% of our staff volunteers choose to return to Catapult – some for multiple years.  We look for volunteers who are warm, compassionate, encouraging who are great role models for our youth. 

All volunteer staff are interviewed and hired by our Executive Director & Camp Director, and background and reference checks are an important part of the process. Once hired, every member of our staff is required to review our Catapult Staff Manual prior to arrival and participate in our staff training days in the days just before our campers’ arrival.  Our staff consists of our Camp Director, Head Counselor, Camp Nurse, Youth Support Worker, Family Counselors and Junior Counselors.

Our camp staff team gain a great deal from their Catapult experience:  

• Develop leadership skills

• Self-reflect

• Be part of a passionate team of like-minded peers

• Make a positive difference

To learn more about our Catapult staff experience, check out our 2025 Staff brochure.

We’re looking for our next Catapult Camp Director!

About Catapult Leadership Society:
Catapult Leadership Society empowers youth through transformative summer leadership programs. We foster confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose in underserved youth, equipping them with tools to lead and thrive in their communities.

Position Overview:
As Camp Director, you will oversee the hands-on facilitation of Catapult's summer programs and ensure their success. You will work with the Executive Director to recruit and train a world-class staff team, plan and deliver exceptional programming, supervise camp staff, manage logistics, and support camper engagement and development. This part-time role involves year-round responsibilities, including staff recruitment and participation in key Board and committee meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Delivery: Facilitate summer camp programs, mentor staff, lead discussions, troubleshoot issues, and evaluate outcomes.

• Staffing: Recruit, develop and deliver staff training, supervise camp staff, develop retention strategies, and provide performance evaluations.

• Safety & Logistics: Oversee health protocols, risk management, supply preparation, and camper management in alignment with the Catapult Code.

• Student Development: Foster camper engagement, address challenges, and provide feedback to help refine the nomination process to attract appropriate participants.

• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to provide recommendations for enhanced staffing, programming, and operations.

• Required Skills:

o   Leadership experience, especially with youth and the ability to use a trauma informed lens.

o   Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to develop, inspire and manage a staff team.

o   Ability to handle crisis management, problem solve and make quick decisions.

o   Strong communicator to large groups of youth with a commanding presence.

o   Program planning and organizational skills with the ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks and adjust to unanticipated challenges.

• Preferred Experience:

o   Previous overnight camp leadership or education experience with youth.

o   Background in working with diverse youth populations.

o   Knowledge of child development and/or youth mentorship.

o   Understanding of risk management in outdoor or residential settings.

o   Certifications: Mental Health First Aid, First Aid/CPR, ASSIST considered an asset.

Compensation: On-site commitment to stay overnight at Acadia University throughout camps running from August 4-August 20, 2025.  Part-time, year-round contract (payable quarterly) $5-8,000 based on experience and ability to commit to multi-year as well as take on year-round responsibilities. 

How to Apply:
Join us in inspiring the next generation of leaders!  Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and passion for youth leadership to Lori@catapultcamp.com.