What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - Brookside Tots Day Camp position at Cranbrook Educational Community?
Assistant Director – Brookside Tots Day Camp
Offerings in this active, hands-on program encourage self-expression and creative diversity while developing coordination and muscle skills. Each morning, campers and staff start by singing the morning cheer. Campers then move right into a full day of activities, such as art, drama, music, science, sports, and STEM. 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. For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Brookside Tots 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
