What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camp Director position at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory?
Every day is an adventure at The Salvation Army Summer Day Camp! Every week is action packed with lessons, games, crafts and activities for children ages 3-14. To be a Summer Day Camp Counselor, and make a difference in these children's lives, apply today!
The Summer Day Camp Director is responsible for the safe operation and instruction of all day camp activities in accordance with camp policies. The Summer Day Camp Director supervises Day Camp counselors, creates the schedule of activities, evaluates staff, programs and activities, and monitors check-in and check-out procedures. The Summer Day Camp Director will also provide the proper planning, execution and evaluation of the day-to-day programmatic and logistical operations of the summer day camp programs for The Salvation Army of Oak Creek.
About the role:
- Participate in pre-camp training and planning process.
- Supervision of campers and Counselors during various Summer Day Camp Activities.
- Evaluation of Counselors in a constructive way, giving and listening to any feedback.
- Organizing and insuring a high level of standards in all activities, themes, and specialty programs.
- Establish and implement methods of staff motivation during the summer months.
- Assist Counselors with various responsibilities, and lead by example.
- Evaluation of the camp program by gaining feedback from parents and campers, and consistently offer suggestions to improve camp and the programs offered.
- Maintain visibility and be available during check-in and check-out to help parents and campers.
- Maintain all paperwork pertinent to the job.
- Organize, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities for children ages 3-14 such as arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, and games.
- Ensure campers meet behavioral expectations and positively intervene when necessary.
- Participate in physical and other activities with children.
- Maintain order by enforcing rules relating to conduct and use of equipment and facilities.
- Maintain Safe From Harm policies and reporting procedures.
- Clean and maintain program areas, and any other building, facility, or area used for Day Camp.
- Attend trainings and help lead weekly staff meetings as required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is desired. General knowledge of games and activities appropriate to the 3-14 year old age group.
Experience: Have two years of experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting. Experience in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing activities for children. Have previous experience in a responsible leadership position
Certifications: Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid Wisconsin Driver's License with clearance to drive from TSA insurance.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
