What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Programs - Panther Day Camp Assistant Director position at POTOMAC SCHOOL?
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Description
The camp will take place from June 23 to August 1, and the Assistant Director is expected to be present for the full six-week duration. Additionally, the Assistant Director will attend pre-camp meetings that begin in May and assist the team with camp setup and training during the week of June 16. The position requires availability Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Assistant Director will collaborate with the Camp Director to oversee daily camp operations, with a primary focus on ensuring camper safety and supporting staff well-being. This leadership role involves fostering a strong sense of community and promoting a positive and healthy camp environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee camp curriculum to ensure that the activities are age appropriate and offer a safe, engaging and high quality summer program.
- Oversee camper placement within their program and maintain camper attendance records.
- Communicate with camper families, if needed. Maintain a log of communication with camper families.
- Actively participate in camp activities to build relationships with campers and staff.
- Ensuring all safety protocols and procedures established by Summer@Potomac are followed by campers and staff.
- Be easily accessible to the Head Counselor to support them, specially with camper discipline and emergency situations.
- Work closely with the Panther Day Camp Director to manage the ordering of camp supplies and equipment.
- Ensuring the proper use of Summer@Potomac facilities and equipment.
- Oversee both morning and afternoon carpool processes daily, for the weeks camp is in session.
- Communicate effectively with the Panther Day Camp Director to report any concerns about a camper’s and a staff member’s health, safety and behavior.
- Serve as a mentor and trainer to the Head Counselors. Schedule and assists with weekly meetings with their team.
- Schedule, supervise and evaluate Head Counselors. Communicate the Head Counselor and Assistant Counselor evaluation with the Panther Day Camp Director.
- Participate in staff orientations, pre-camp staff training, preparations for camp opening and meetings.
- Adhere to the procedures and policies outlined in the Summer@Potomac Handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a degree
- At least 2 years of previous experience as a director, teacher, child care or a related field.
- Prior experience in managing camps administratively is preferred.
- Strong social, organizational, communication and computer skills are required.
- Responsible, energetic, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
- Physical ability to participate in activities with campers (run, sit on the floor, walk and stand for longer periods of time).
- Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences within a diverse population of campers and staff.
- All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting and TB screening.
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