Summer Camp Division Leaders

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is recruiting Division Leaders to work for our 2025 St. Martin’s Episcopal School Summer Camp. StM Summer Division Leaders must be available from June 2, 2022 - July 25, 2025. St. Martin's Episcopal School Division leaders must be available for no less than one month from June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025. There will be MANDATORY division leader training on May 17th from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and all staff training on May 31st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals are provided to Division Leaders at no extra cost.

First and foremost, Division Leaders are responsible for the safety and well-being of all campers. At all times, a Division leader should present themselves as positive role models and be enthusiastic. Division leaders are expected to maintain open lines of communication with the Director and to work cooperatively with counselors. Being a Division leader is one of the most rewarding jobs you can ever have.

You will report to the St. Martin’s Episcopal School Summer Camp Director and tend to campers that range from 4 to 11 years old. You will have daily interactions with counselors, campers, parents/caregivers of campers and all StM staff that work on campus during the summer.

Regular Camp is Monday through Friday.

Job Description

Division Leader

Qualifications:

• Must be 22 years or older
• Must have at least 2 years experience working with children
• College Degree preferred
• Teacher certification preferred
• Must be CPR/AED & First Aid Certified or have the ability to become certified Day 1 of camp.
  
  

Camper & Staff Supervision

• Primarily responsible for knowing each camper’s special needs including food allergies, medications, emergency contact information, and other information required for the safety of campers. Coordinate and discuss camper care with the camp Health Care Manager and/or Camp Director when appropriate.
• Serve as the primary responder to all camper concerns or behavioral issues, and report issues to the Camp Director when appropriate.
• Track daily attendance and send rolls to the Camp Director each morning.
• Ensure campers are supervised at all times.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Addresses performance problems of counselors directly, fairly, and in a timely manner. Report all performance problems to the Camp Director.
• Provide ongoing positive and constructive feedback, support, and direction to campers and group counselors.
• Report counselor absences to the Camp Director to ensure your group has appropriate coverage.
• Assist the Camp Director in the evaluation of Group Counselors and CIT’s.
  
  

Development and Implementation of Program Activities for Campers

• Follow camp schedules, participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, and develop and lead activities designed for the age and abilities of the campers.
• Be prepared with a variety of activities for rainy days, last minute schedule adjustments, and downtimes.
• Assist the Camp Director in planning special all camp activities and themed events.
  
  

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensure that first aid supplies are in possession when traveling with groups on field trips.
• Take primary responsibility for ensuring safety policies are followed by counselors and campers at all times.
• Ensure that program areas are kept free of hazards and debris.
• Perform other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
  
  

Communication, Cooperation and Collaboration

• Attend all mandatory camp staff meetings and training events.
• Perform other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
• Responsible for campers, staff supervision, camp staff meetings, and training events
• Primarily responsible for knowing each camper's special needs (food allergies, medications, emergency contact information, and other information required for the safety of campers)
• Coordinate and discuss camper care with the camp Health Care Manager and/or Camp Director when appropriate.
• Teach all skills through participating or by working with small groups
• Supervise morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal
• Maintain discipline during each activity and lead group between activities in an orderly manner
• Serve as the primary responder to all camper concerns or behavioral issues, and report issues to the Camp Directors when appropriate.
• Follow and administer StM Summer Camp policy
• Track daily attendance and send rolls to the Camp Director each morning
• Supervise lunch by remaining with your group at all times
• Attend counselor meetings as scheduled
• Attend MANDATORY counselor training
• Ensure campers are supervised at all times
• Responsible for addressing performance problems of counselors directly, fairly, and in a timely manner and for reporting all performance problems to the Camp Director
• Provide ongoing positive and constructive feedback, and support, give direction to campers and group counselors, and will assist the Camp Director in the evaluation of Group Counselors and CIT’s
• Must be prepared with a variety of activities for rainy days, last-minute schedule adjustments, and downtimes
• May be asked to perform other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description
• Please note if you wish to apply for this position you must go through the process of creating an account after you upload your resume and cover letter. This is the only way to complete your application for this position.
  
  

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is actively working to create a diverse work community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. St. Martin’s Episcopal School does not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School will begin reaching out to qualified applicants after the 2025 Mardi Gras season.