Camp Director

The Town of New Milford is hiring! The Town of New Milford Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the position listed below. Qualified and interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a completed Town of New Milford employment application to Personnel@newmilfordct.gov

POSITION:Camp Director

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs and Events, Director of Parks and Recreation

LOCATION:John Pettibone Community Center, Northville Elementary School, or Schaghticoke Middle School

SEASONAL:40 Hours/Week

RATE:$20-$25/hour

MISSION:

The mission of the New Milford Parks and Recreation Department is to provide quality leisure opportunities in a safe and healthy atmosphere and to enhance the quality of life of the community through the responsible management of parks, recreation activities and natural resources. To meet these ends, the Parks and Recreation Department attempts to provide safe and wholesome recreational services of both a passive and active nature. Our goal is to create a balance of activities, special events and programs for any and all segments of the population.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Responsible for the administration and general direction of the Parks and Recreation Summer Camp program in accordance with the philosophy set by the Director of Programs and Events and the Director of Parks and Recreation.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Oversee the Supervisors and counselors at each site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare all special events and trips and schedules by April 30th.

• Communicate politely and effectively with campers, parents and staff.

• Scheduling, making reservations, and requisitioning all trips, special events and transportation within budget parameters.

• Assist Director of Programs and Events with interviews for supervisors and camp counselors prior to camp.

• Coordinate the special activities and trips between the three campsites. A copy of all information handed out should be handed in to the Director of Programs and Events.

• Directly implement the special events and trips for each playground site.

• Meet weekly with the Site Supervisors to discuss program ideas, issues, and problems.

• Develop a risk management plan for the entire program and for each site individually. The plan should include accident prevention, emergency response, incident/accident reports, accident de-briefing, and first aid supply checklist.

• Complete a final report and program disposition/evaluation about the summer camp program at the end of the summer. Report should include staff comments and suggestions as well as parent or participant comments and suggestions. Include the final budget for the program.

• A financial accounting of all monies for the trips and special events should be kept throughout the program and presented to the Director of Programs and Events after each activity, and a final accounting at the end of the program.

• Responsible for holding an evaluation every three weeks with each Supervisor and Counselor and to verbally discuss their evaluation individually with each employee at the end of the program. Also responsible to see that the Supervisors prepare a written evaluation of their staff under their direction.

• Provide a written evaluation of each trip and special event.

• Responsible for calling the bus company and preparing a schedule for all trips.

• Responsible for organizing the equipment for each site and seeing that it gets to each site in good condition for the first day of the program.

• Both the Director of Programs and Events and the Camp Director will work together to prepare an orientation for the first day of the program.

• Oversee the Supervisors at each site and make sure that a well-rounded program of daily activities is being offered.

• Must have town-issued cell phone for use in an emergency and to communicate with parents and staff.

• Utilize myrec for registration information and communication with parents.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

• Actively run, jump, swim, and lift a minimum of 1/3 their own body weight.

• Frequently bend, twist, crouch, squat, kneel and climb stairs and flex and rotate head and neck.

• Occasionally crawl, push, pull, reach and lift above shoulders.

• Occasionally work on uneven ground and slippery surfaces.

• Use hands in repetitive motion, grasping and fine manipulation of both right and left hands.

• Withstand constant & repeated exposure to nature’s elements: rain, sun, wind, cold & heat.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimally, High School Diploma, with Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• At least three years’ experience supervising children in a day camp or playground setting.

• First Aid and CPR certifications required.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Connecticut motor vehicle license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to organize and supervise staff effectively.

• Ability to work well with the community.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to deal with a diversity of people in such a manner as to encourage compliance.

• Ability to deal with Town officials, employees and the public in a professional, effective, and courteous manner both in person and over the phone.

PRE-CAMP

• Plan and run all staff training days,

• Help in promoting summer camp at various pre-camp events if possible.

IN-CAMP

• Arrive at camp by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 4:00 p.m. or until campers have cleared. Note that a normal camp day begins at 8:30am and ends at 3:30pm, but these hours will vary as needed.

• Perform any and all duties pertinent to the successful operation of the Specialty areas.

• Participate in all planned activity areas, with a focus on Arts & Nature.

• Maintain rules as required by Parks and Recreation and assume role in camp emergency procedures.

• Assist/lead camp wide activities, rainy day activities, field trip activities, opening/closing activities. Sing songs, act in skits, make up stories, act appropriately silly and have fun!

• Be proactive, not reactive regarding all issues related to safety, planning, and counseling.

• Be responsible for communicating to the Program and Events Director or Parks and Recreation Director any conflict situations with children, staff, and/or families.

• Keep all areas used clean, maintained and suitable for use by staff, campers and families.

• To act in a manner that promotes the core values and Parks and Recreation Mission.

• All other duties assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25