Assistant Camp Director

Position: Assistant Camp DirectorDepartment: Summer Camp/ Operations Reports to: Camp Director Position Status: Full-Time/ Exempt Last Updated: 02/13/2025 The Wheeler School The Wheeler School, a co-ed, N-12 independent day school with city and farm campuses serving approximately 800 students during the academic year and 450 campers a day during the camp season from the Greater Providence and Greater Boston areas, is seeking a full-time Assistant Camp Director. Ideal candidates for faculty and staff positions at Wheeler are people with a sense of humor, warmth, and humility. They are excellent communicators, with empathy for others and an ability to listen and respond with good intuition. Ultimately ambitious and hard-working, committed to supporting students by offering help and creating new opportunities. In the end, employees at Wheeler love to spend their days with young people and will enjoy all that Wheeler has to offer; creative, energetic, dynamic, and diverse. Wheeler Summer Camp Wheeler Summer’s philosophy is all about giving campers an opportunity to be active in an outdoor environment, explore new things, have fun, build confidence, and make long-lasting friendships! At Wheeler Summer Camp, children ages 3-15 experience a summer filled with fun, friendship, and discovery! Campers are grouped by age and enjoy various engaging activities throughout the day. For those who thirst for deeper exploration, our two-week Specialty Camps offer immersive experiences in athletics, arts, and enrichment. Led by highly qualified organizations and our passionate Wheeler faculty, these full-day programs combine focused instruction in the camper's chosen specialty with the fun and camaraderie of traditional camp activities. Daily swim lessons are included for all campers, ensuring a summer of skill-building and aquatic adventures. Our full-day programs are designed to ignite passions and create lasting memories. Overview The Assistant Camp Director plays a vital role in creating a fun, safe, and enriching summer camp experience for children. This position partners with the Camp Director in overseeing all aspects of camp operations, from staff supervision and camper well-being to program development and parent communication. The Assistant Camp Director is a key leader, mentor, and problem-solver, contributing significantly to the overall success of the camp. Expectations: Staff Management: Assist with recruiting, developing, and supervising 130 staff members. Provide ongoing coaching to division leaders, activity staff, and counselors to ensure their goals align with camp goals. Camper Experience: Create and implement plans to provide a unique and quality experience for our campers and families. Logistics: Plan and manage off-campus field trips for upper/senior campers. Oversee transportation logistics, including managing three bus stops. Campus Safety: Prioritize keeping campers and program areas clean and safe. Ensure that areas exceed expectations, including state licensing and ACA accreditation requirements. Communication: Create a year-round marketing and communications plan to recruit and retain families, ensuring complete registration each season and a high-quality experience. Support division leaders in communicating with summer camp families, staff, and campers. Facilitate departmental communication needs, including drafting email content to families and external audiences. Training & Supervision: Lead training activities and/or staff meetings as assigned; execute staff training curriculum. Establish and enforce policies with staff and campers. Community Outreach: Provide continuous outreach to local schools and like minded organizations to enhance our summer camp and year round programs. Administrative Support: Support the Camp Administrator with phone calls, emails, and registration. Leadership & Coverage: In the director's absence, assume full responsibility for camp operations. Be actively involved in managing seasonal employees and providing them with exceptional leadership. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a highly organized and motivated individual with a passion for working with children and a strong commitment to creating a positive camp experience. They possess excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills and can work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree: Majors in recreation, education, child development, or related fields are preferred. 3-5 years of leadership experience at a day or overnight camp Current First Aid/CPR Certification. Active member or volunteer within a youth development organization Experience with State requirements and the ACA accreditation process Current driving license, experience driving a 15-passenger van preferred. Skills: Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate, supervise, and guide staff. High EQ preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively in a fast-paced environment. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with staff, children, parents, and staff. Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to handle unexpected situations and changes in plans. Computer Skills: Proficiency with basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and the CampMinder software. Camp hours: 7:45 am-4:45 pm, Monday through Friday, with the occasional nights and weekends. To apply for the position, please email your cover letter and resume to Danielle Levya, Camp Director at daniellelevya@wheelerschool.org. The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. Statement on Diversity and Cultural Competency At Wheeler: We actively seek students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, believing that a broad range of experiences and viewpoints enhances learning, enriches life on campus, and better prepares us all for full participation in a pluralistic, democratic society. We seek to further our community's overall diversity and cultural competency through hiring. The Wheeler School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disability, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. To learn more about Wheeler, please visit www.wheelerschool.org and our Careers page here. About The Wheeler School: Founded in 1889 by visionary artist and educator Mary C. Wheeler, The Wheeler School is an N-12 independent day school of approximately 800 students from throughout Greater Providence and Greater Boston. Wheeler’s mission, “to learn our powers and be answerable for their use,” is incorporated into our classrooms, athletic fields, art studios, and STEAM labs, as students are encouraged to think deeply and explore the world on and beyond our two campuses in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island and our 120-acre farm in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Across Wheeler’s campuses and grades, dedicated faculty and staff identify students’ learning path and passions, challenging and supporting them in pursuit of academic excellence, artistic expression, and personal growth. Our graduates are prepared for college and life as creative, ethical, and engaged global citizens. Wheeler is also home to The Hamilton School, where skilled faculty meet students’ learning differences with the individualized instruction that leads to success.