Assistant Camp Director

Pingree School
South Hamilton, MA

Pingree Day Camp - Pool Director and Art Director


Pingree Day Camp is located on the campus of Pingree School, a dynamic and aspirational, independent, all-gender day school on the North Shore of Boston. It is located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in South Hamilton, where approximately 385 students in grades 9 through 12 solve problems, build community, and learn how to learn. Pingree School empowers every community member to pursue knowledge with courage and imagination, thrive in joy and challenge, and create a more just and equitable world. Committed to developing global citizens, Pingree actively seeks faculty and students of character and intelligence from diverse social, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.


Pingree Day Camp is looking for a Pool Director and an Art Director for this summer! Campers range in age from four to thirteen years old. Camp will run from June 22, 2026 to August 14, 2026 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. These are seasonal employment positions.

More information about Pingree Day Camp can be found here.


Art Director:

The Art Director will design and oversee a dynamic arts program that inspires campers of all ages. From painting and sculpture to crafts and collaborative projects, this position will create a space where creativity thrives and every camper feels like an artist.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead engaging daily art activities and workshops
  • support counselors as they assist you in projects
  • Manage art supplies, inventory, and art room organization
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging creative environment
  • Ensure safety and cleanliness in all art areas

Qualifications

  • Age 18+
  • Background in fine arts, art education, or a related field
  • Experience working with children or in a camp setting (preferred)
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to adapt projects for different age groups and skill levels

The pay range for this position is $20-28 per hour, dependent on experience and certifications.


Pool Director:

Pingree Day Camp is seeking a Pool Director for the 2026 summer season. Responsibilities include overseeing lifeguards, creating groups for swim lessons, overseeing the schedule within the pool area, and assisting in swim lessons during the morning.

Applicants must be 21 years or older with current Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid certification. Previous experience as a lifeguard/swim instructor/supervisor, etc. is required. Prior experience working with young children is also preferred.

The pay range for this position is $22-$28 per hour, dependent on experience and certifications.

To apply for any of these positions, please send an email to Camp Director Eileen Araneo at earaneo@pingree.org indicating your interest. Please make sure to specify to which position(s) you are applying. In addition, complete the application (“Join our Team”) found on the Summer Camp website.


Pingree School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The school does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of their race, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran or active military status, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

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