Assistant Camp Manager Role (Full time - Temporary, January - August, 2026)

Assistant Camp Manager – Camp Cooper

Job type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Salary: £27,000 per year (pro-rata)
Start date: Flexible — between 12 January and 1 May 2026
End date: 15 August 2026
Application deadline: Rolling — applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews are scheduled on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible (details below).

If you’re looking to work at a summer camp beyond just the summer, please read on.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is super-organised, loves working with children, has experience managing and mentoring staff, and feels confident leading large groups. The role includes pre-summer work from home (with regular meetings in Glasgow) and is fully residential during the summer.

About Camp Cooper

Camp Cooper is an American-style, international residential summer camp for ages 7–17. We welcome campers from around the world to build skills, make friends, and have a life-changing summer.

Role Summary

The Assistant Camp Manager supports all aspects of camp setup and delivery: leadership, staff hiring and training, programme development, logistics, pastoral care, and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Summer Setup (January–June)

• Recruit summer staff and manage pre-summer paperwork (e.g., background checks, contracts).

• Plan all-camp activities and organise day trips.

• Communicate with parents regarding paperwork and logistics.

• Plan and deliver staff training.

• Order equipment and organise camp paperwork and schedules.

• Write policies and risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and accreditation requirements.

• Carry out other tasks as needed to ensure a smooth launch.

Summer Delivery (June–August)

• Live on-site in a residential capacity for the full programme.

• Help oversee pastoral care of campers.

• Support the management of the summer staff team.

• Coordinate programme logistics and activity provision.

• Handle camper/staff issues professionally and promptly.

• Liaise with school site staff (e.g., catering teams).

• Undertake any additional duties required to deliver a high-quality camp.

Experience & Skills Required

• Experience working with children.

• Experience in a management role at a summer camp or similar youth programme.

• Proven ability to manage staff (circa 30 adults).

• Confident public speaker: able to lead gatherings, training sessions, staff meetings, and all-camp activities (up to 150 people).

• Capable of helping to oversee a large camp operation: approx. 100 campers and 30 staff at a time.

• Strong focus on pastoral care, health & safety, good judgment, and parent communication.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• High resilience, calm under pressure, and a dynamic, solutions-focused approach.

Working at Camp Cooper

Setup Period (January–June)

• Remote work from home.

• 4-day week from January–1 April; 5-day week from April–June.

• Typical hours: ~9am–5pm.

• In-person meetings in Glasgow once or twice a month.

• 1–2 Saturdays per month (January–May) for staff assessment days in Glasgow and England — TOIL provided.

• Occasional evening work in May & June for staff training meetings.

Delivery Period (June–August; ~6–7 weeks)

• Residential at one of our Scotland locations.

• Long working hours (~8am–11pm) with breaks; one day off per week.

Other Information

• No annual leave permitted during mid-June to August (camp delivery).

• Duties may be amended as needed; flexibility to undertake additional tasks is essential.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you would be an excellent Assistant Camp Manager to: hiran@internationalsummercampuk.com.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews are scheduled as suitable candidates apply. We encourage early applications.