Assistant Site Director (Texas Southern University) in Houston, Texas at Hbcyouth Foundation Inc

CAMP HBCYOUTH MISSION

Camp HBCYouth is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth through culturally responsive,

education-based summer programming that promotes leadership, academic enrichment, and personal growth.

Hosted primarily on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Camp HBCYouth

strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, empower youth through education, leadership, and

cultural identity, and support staff in becoming positive change agents and mentors.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Site Director plays a key leadership role in the successful operation of Camp HBCYouth at Texas

Southern University. Reporting to the Site Director, the Assistant Site Director supports all aspects of camp

management, helps oversee daily programming and staff development, and serves as acting Site Director when

the Site Director is unavailable, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for campers and staff.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in education, child development, recreation, or a related field preferred
• Prior experience working with youth in a camp, school, or mentorship setting; leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to build relationships with diverse populations
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain before camp
• Successful completion of a background check
• Availability for pre-season training beginning May 2027 and the full summer season
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods, lead activities indoors and outdoors, and lift up to 25 pounds

JOB SEGMENTS

• Assist the Site Director in executing a high-quality camp program at Texas Southern University aligned with the mission and values of Camp HBCYouth.
• Run the daily activity schedule, room and space assignments, and transitions between activities.
• Oversee campers and support counselors in implementing activities, managing behavior, and maintaining required supervision ratios, including during staff breaks.
• Act as liaison between the Site Director and camp staff; communicate expectations, resolve concerns, and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Help enforce camp policies, procedures, and Texas state regulations; report incidents, concerns, or hazards immediately to the Site Director.
• Support the Site Director in responding to incidents and emergency situations, and ensure adherence to child protection and reporting policies.
• Support the planning and execution of special events, theme days, and leadership activities; coordinate activity specialists and program vendors on site.
• Support accurate attendance, incident, and behavior records.
• Actively participate in all-staff training sessions and ongoing professional development.
• Serve as acting Site Director when the Site Director is unavailable.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support camp operations and program success.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Camp HBCYouth is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, or any other state in which we operate. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants during the hiring process. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties; Camp HBCYouth may modify duties as needed.