What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Leader (5th-6th Grade) position at Everwood Day Camp?
If you love working with 10-13 year olds, this is the job for you!
A Division Leader is responsible for providing an amazing summer camp experience for an age-group (Division) of campers! Each group is led by a Group Leader and a Counselor, and the Division Leader is responsible for supervising these staff members - providing guidance and strategies for managing challenging behaviors, and providing feedback to the staff.
This role involves the organization and management of a Division (Grade) through an 8 week summer program, from June 23rd to August 15th. Staff training earlier in May and June is also required. Regular Camp hours are 9-4, Monday to Friday. Division Leaders are expected to arrive early (8am) to prepare for the day and stay late to debrief the day with the Camp Directors (up to 5:00pm approx), and to make follow up calls to parents. Communicating between departments and with Camp parents is a crucial part of the job.
This is a truly rewarding job where you will be challenged, learn and grow in many different areas! Come and join our diverse and dynamic team, and be your best self at Everwood!
Salary: $6,063.75 for 8 weeks of work 6/23/25-8/15/25--closed July 4th. This includes all staff trainings.
ESSENTIAL
An enthusiastic, motivated, warm, friendly, caring individual.
The ability to communicate, with patience and clarity, with children, co-workers and camp parents.
Experience of working with children.
Great organizational skills.
Must be 21 years of age.
The ability to communicate, through patience and clarity, with children and co-workers.
Ability to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast paced, interactive environment.
PREFERRED
Summer camp experience (either Day or Resident camp).
A background and education in childcare/education.
A teacher (or equivalent).
Experience in a supervisory position.
DATES, HOURS AND PAY
8:00 am to 5:00 pm (this includes a 30-minute break per day).
June 23rd to Aug 22nd (9 wks, preferred) or Aug 15th (8wks), and hours are guaranteed.
Mon to Fri each week except for July 4th when we are closed.
Housing is not included.
Everwood Day Camp is an outdoor focused summer camp featuring many physically demanding activities on land and water. Staff members are regularly required to walk, hike and otherwise move in woods, fields, beaches, and lakes. In order to perform the job, each staff member of Everwood Day Camp must be physically able to travel around a large rural environment (fields, woods, beach, etc.) over uneven ground on a regular basis. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Salary : $5,198