Summer Day Camp Director, Assistant Director

Summer Day Camp Director and Assistant Director, Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture

Responsible To: Recreation Manager
Qualifications:
● Must be at least 21 years of age for Director, 18 years of age for Assistant Director
● High School Diploma required; College classes or Bachelors Degree in Recreation, Education, or related field preferred
● Experience in camp programming and administration or at least 2 seasons of previous experience in a recreational camp
● Possess proven skills in planning, scheduling, organizing, and evaluation
● Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills
● Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Read and understand the Seasonal Employee Manual, the Policies and Procedures Manual and the Parent Handbook for your camp
● Report for work at least 30 minutes before the campers arrive
● Update program budget and order supplies and equipment when needed
● Keep records and necessary paperwork for all campers and staff both at camp and on field trips
● Assist Assistant Directors in planning, organizing, and scheduling the staff for lunch, breaks, swimming, and extended day
● Review the daily schedule with all staff members
● Assist in the supervision of the Assistant Directors, Specialists, Sr. Counselors, Counselors, and CITs
● Prepare any necessary letters to parents or make phone calls as necessary
● Update camper finances daily
● Plan and help facilitate daily/weekly staff meetings
● Assist with group coverage when needed
● Assist with organizing field trips and special events
● Participate in all activities and motivate staff through example
● Be involved in pre-camp planning and assist with staff orientation
● Implement weekly fire drills and head lice checks
● Have knowledge of the physical layout of the camp and swim facility
● Encourage and maintain open and positive communication with parents, campers, and staff
● Assist in the discipline of campers and or staff as appropriate
● Make the Recreation Manager aware of all problems or incidences at camp
● Understanding of and respect for children with a variety of abilities
● Be aware of allergies and special comments of all staff members
● Work closely with the Inclusion Facilitator and Inclusion Aides to assure the appropriate adaptation of activities for ALL campers
● Assist inclusion Facilitator, Inclusion Aides and all staff in the care, discipline, feeding and personal hygiene of ALL campers
● Work at Extended Day when scheduled
● May be asked to perform other duties as necessary