Camp Director

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Camp Horizon

Our Day Camp program provides a safe and accessible space where Adults with disabilities are valued, respected, and accepted. We provide the best environment to try new things and make new friends in an inclusive and fun environment. Programs range from sports and fitness activities to agricultural and social activities – all created to elevate community. Adults with disabilities can experience the joy of our year around camp while developing independence, confidence, and a sense of self – while their caregivers get much-deserved respite.

Full job description

The Camp Director serves as the direct supervisor for the Counselors. She/He is responsible for the general overview of camp flow, monitoring the counselor's organization and effectiveness with the campers, and coordinating paperwork (medical forms, waivers, etc.). In addition, to this, they will provide training and daily oversight of camp safety and health protection protocols and organize all hiring documentation and camp inspection paperwork.


Essential Functions:

• Observe that camper pick-up procedures are being implemented (check off name, return, nametag) and speak with parents, parents, guardians, or provider agencies as necessary
• Enforce and overseas a weekly fire drill
• Implement and enforce discipline guidelines and oversee the quality of work from the staff
• Oversee the flow of camp events, including directing and assisting (if needed) the Counselor-led Morning Program.
• Ensure quality of the programs for campers, including, monitoring daily schedule, reviewing weekly session plans, and participating in professional development for the counselors.
• Maintain & manage the camp databases and paperwork, including updating contact information, attendance sheets, and medical forms.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, or provider agencies via email communications.
• Send emails the week before the beginning of camp informing parents, guardians, or provider agencies of sessions, drop-off/pick-up procedures, etc.
• Supervise volunteers and counselors
• Be present for all off-campus excursions
• Contact and schedule camp visitors (special entertainment)

Hire, Train and provide support to counselors to ensure a high standard of health and safety for campers including:

• Lead the planning of hiring and implementation of counselor training.
• Review counselor session plans and give feedback to counselors to ensure successful camp sessions; give guidance and suggestions as needed.
• Ensure the interaction between the counselors and campers is positive and supportive.
• Monitor daily care of campers including recognition of personal, physical, and mental health needs; monitor the appropriate handling of medications
• Observe weather conditions and safety of all activities.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance.
• Ensure that camp session areas are picked up, trash removed, and no food left in any of the rooms.

Support the implementation of positive behavior management strategies by all counselors

• As needed, review, update, and implement behavioral management training and ongoing support with staff, including positive reinforcement, redirection, and progressive discipline.
• Communicate with the director and lead team regarding behavioral incidents and outcomes; monitor Counselor punctuality.
• Enforce camp electronics policy.
• Ensure that the camp safety and health log is being used properly.
• Provide weekly (or daily) feedback to the counselor staff.
• Meet with Counselors at least once a week
• Complete end-of-summer reviews of counselors.

Monitor financial matters

• Review the payment status of campers and communicate with parents, guardians, or provider agencies the camp’s payment policy; send our payment reminder emails
• Review and approve purchase requests
• Monitor snack supplies and prepare purchase requests for snacks.
• Maintain and supervise staff timesheets, ensuring that counselors sign in and out; submit timesheet hours to office for payroll (every two weeks)

Interface with parents and parents, guardians, or provider agencies

• Be available to the parents, guardians, or provider agencies at drop-off and pick-up; oversee safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up procedures.
• Mediate with Counselors and parents if problems arise
• Check in with parish staff members weekly to provide camp updates
• Lead advertising campaigns to our targeted audience to increase camp participation.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business management or a similar field
• Experience working in camp or recreational facilities
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Understanding of child development stages and appropriate activities for different age groups.

Education


Preferred

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or better in Business Administration or 2 years' experience as a Camp Director

Licenses & Certifications


Preferred

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification