What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Site Director position at SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER O?
Description:
The Camp Site Director supervises Camp Counselors and Jr. Camp Coordinators, while coordinating the daily activities and operations of designated summer camp site. The Camp Site Director creates a positive and safe environment for all campers and staff. Position pays $22.50 - $23.50 per hour depending on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibilities for children under their care to ensure a positive and safe experience.
- Create, Implement and uphold camp schedules.
- Actively supervise Camp Counselors and/or Specialists at your designated site. Provide constructive feedback to staff.
- Ensure the safety, health and welfare of campers and staff by providing a safe camp environment and immediately and appropriately responding to any incidents, illnesses or situations that arise.
- Review health forms and share pertinent information about campers with the appropriate staff, while ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
- Responsible for parent phone calls, in person conversations with parents and parent emails.
- Support the emotional and social wellbeing of the kids through positive behavior management, supportive interactions and conflict resolution.
- Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Camp staff team, both verbally and in writing.
- Handle financials for their site.
- Immediately inform the Camp Director of any concerns that arise with campers, staff, parents/guardians or community members.
- Communicate regularly with Camp Director and other members of the camp leadership team; share recommendations and/or concerns with the Camp Director
- Follow emergency procedures of hosts site.
- Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
- Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC
- Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises Jr Coordinators, Camp Counselors and Specialists.
Requirements:
To be successful as a Camp Site Director you should have:
- A current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for adults/infants/children through an approved certifying body. (or willing to become certified)
- Experience and/or training working with children required.
- Supervisory experience required
- Openness to learning
Salary : $23 - $24
