What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - Brookside Day Camp position at Cranbrook Educational Community?
Assistant Director – Brookside Day Camp
Brookside campers enjoy both recreation and instruction. Each morning, campers and staff start by singing the morning cheer. Campers then begin a day full of fun and enriching activities, including art, drama, music, science, sports, STEM, and swimming. Activities span across the week using a rotating schedule. Science and nature includes nature walks around Cranbrook’s historic campus. Campers also enjoy the playground and swimming. Each week has a theme, such as Animals, Wacky Week, When I Grow Up, Science, Earth, and Nature. As campers practice following directions, sharing, and safe play behaviors, social interactions and cooperation are stressed. Games instill sportsmanship, and activities nurture the full development of each child’s health, happiness, and skills. For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Brookside Camp
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Hire, train, manage, and evaluate staff
- Meet budget requirements
- Purchase supplies
- Setup and breakdown camp spaces
- Develop and operate program
- Act as main contact for parents regarding all aspects of the camp other than financials
- Maintain accreditation and licensing standards and rules
- Create and maintain policies for program
Qualifications Required:
- A Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Education or a related field
- Management and childcare experience
- Superior problem-solving and management skills
- Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents
Preferred: Prior experience in any of these areas: Camp Administration, Camp Program experience, Child Development, or Performance Development.
Timeframe: June 9 to August 10; Weekdays only except first and last. Must be able to work the entire length of camp.
Please Note: Assistant Directors are year-round employees. Pre-Season (January – May) and Post-Season (September – December) involve minimal hours spent working on updating camp programs, interviewing candidates for the summer camp season, and exploring professional development offered by the American Camp Association. Work hours during the camp session (June – August) are 40 hours per week, generally 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Wage: $20.00 per hour.
Benefits: Lunch provided during camp session; discounts for children/grandchildren.
Salary : $20
