What are the responsibilities and job description for the Young Authors Day Camp Director position at Cranbrook Schools Summer Camps?
Duties: Design and plan Cranbrook Young Authors Day Camp and ensure its delivery in a safe and quality manner. Provide leadership, innovation, and oversight during its summer operation. Responsibilities include the creation, preparation, management, and improvement of a quality, sustainable, and profitable camp and the recruiting, hiring, and training of staff. Founded upon the principle that all young people can benefit and enrich their lives from exposure to music and art, Young Authors Day Camp (grades 2-9) has been a treasured part of the Schools' programming and community outreach. True to Cranbrook's earliest traditions celebrating the joys of scholarship, Young Authors Day Camp was established to encourage exploration of language crafts in a truly creative environment.
Qualifications: BA/BS degree in Education or related field; professional experience in teaching writing; experience in designing and operating a program for children; 2 years administrative, supervisory, and childcare experience; 25 years old (accreditation requirement); ability to relate with campers, staff and parents; superior capabilities in preparation, organization, analysis, problem-solving, diplomacy, flexibility, and adherence to schedules; camp administration, program and/or child development, and performance development experience preferred; requires a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Timeframe: The director works 40 preseason hours between February and June. The director must be present for staff orientation starting Thursday, June 12, 2025 and ending Saturday, June 14, 2025. The director must be present and work full 8-hour days from Monday, June 16, 2025 through Friday, August 10, 2025. No weekend commitments during camp. After-camp pack-up and clean-up days may be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $23.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24