St. Louis Clarksville Parish Catholic Youth Camp has an opening for a Camp Assistant Program Director.  As Camp Assistant Program Director, you will support the Camp Director in ensuring the smooth operation of the camp and in fostering a Christ-centered environment. This is a seasonal job opening starting on June 8 and ending in August 2026, working 40 weekly hours.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the responsibilities of the Camp Director during the summer programming season.

• Serve in place of the Camp Director, when necessary, due to absence.

• Support daily camp operations to ensure programs run safely, smoothly, and in alignment with the mission of CCYC.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to camp staff.

• Assist counselors with behavioral issues.

• Perform other duties as assigned in a spirit of humility, service, and mission.

• Assist with administrative processes for summer program registrations, from inquiry through enrollment.

• Help maintain camper registrations, health forms, staff applications, and other camp records.

• Coordinate staff schedules for camp programs and childcare.

• Serve as a liaison between the Camp Director, staff, and camper families as needed.

• Assist the Camp Director with administrative, programmatic, and supervisory duties as needed.

• Assist in planning staff bonding activities.

• Set up and take down morning show activities.

• Set up and assist with Water Day activities.

• Assist the After Care Director in organizing activities for extended care.

Position Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Practicing Catholic who supports and respects the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.

• Living an active prayer life.

• Desire to serve in Catholic youth ministry and help foster a Christ-centered camp environment.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide, support, and mentor camp counselors and staff.

• Ability to work closely with the Camp Director to support daily camp operations and programming.

• Basic administrative or organizational experience (registrations, scheduling, or event coordination).

• Experience working with children, preferably in a camp, school, parish, childcare, or youth ministry setting.

• Ability to address camper behavioral issues with patience, charity, and sound judgment.

• Clear and professional communication skills when interacting with staff, campers, and families.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced camp environment.

• Reliable, responsible, and capable of stepping into leadership when the Camp Director is unavailable.

• Ability to collaborate with staff to ensure activities run safely and smoothly.

• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to serve wherever needed for the good of the camp community.

• Must complete required diocesan Safe Environment training and any background check requirements.

• Preferably CPR and First Aid certified.

Range:  $18.00, Hourly 

Benefits: 

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.