Camp Director (Day Camp) - Creve Coeur J

Description

Summary:

The J Summer Day Camp program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Camp runs 11 weeks, June 2- August 15, providing activities that help campers Play, Connect and Grow throughout each camp day: swimming, arts/crafts, climbing, team building, sports and much more. The J is currently hiring for Summer Day Camp Site Director for Creve Coeur location. All camp staff must attend mandatory staff orientation on May 27 – June 1.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operation of the summer camp.
• Supervising campers, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Supervise Camp Counselors.
• Supervise Assistant Camp Director and Unit Head
• Disciplining staff as needed.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records.
• Administering first aid as needed.
• Plan and schedule camp activities.
• Remain current with information on the developmental needs of youth.
• Design and ensure delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the camper population.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal and year-round staff.
• Order Items as needed for programs and activities.
• Engage with campers and counselors and ensure camp counselors are consistently engaging with their campers.
• Ensure campers and counselors are behaving appropriately at all times by being both proactive and reactive as necessary.
• Communicate with parents, as needed, to collaborate on camper behavior, sharing both positive and negative interactions that occur during the camp day.
• Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers and counselors at all times.
• Be a supportive team member, demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Provide quality customer service at all times.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques (appropriate techniques will be reviewed during staff orientation).
• Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Follow and enforce all J and Day Camp rules and regulations.
• Administer performance reviews under the direction of Director of Sports, Recreation and Day Camps
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children.
• Experience working in a management role.
• Knowledge of Human Resources.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Exhibit self-motivation by always looking for ways to improve their knowledge and skills.
• Show great respect for others and their property

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with supervisory experience.
• College level course work in elementary or secondary education is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a camp setting or teaching is preferred.
• Must have current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification prior to the start of camp (certification training will be provided upon hire, if necessary)
• Judaic experiences preferred or a willingness to learn.
• Note that some camps require successful registration on the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry as a condition of employment. If required, this registration must be maintained in good standing for continued employment.

The J is an equal employment opportunity employer and uses E-Verify.