Summer Camp Director – Seasonal

Overview:
The Summer Camp Director is responsible for leading a team of Summer Camp Counselors while also providing a fun and safe environment, looking after the well-being of campers, and adhering to the Camp CCC Schedule. Prepares, leads, and supervises play and activities that provide appropriate social interactions. In addition, Summer Camp Counselors will maintain a high level of customer service, professionalism, creativity, and organizational skills throughout each day of camp. Complies with all health and safety procedures, including pool safety.

Hours:
• Seasonal role – ranging from mid-May – early August.
• Operational Monday-Thursday.
• Must be available 35-40 hours a week

Expectations:
• Ability to lead a team, work with Camp Counselors in a supportive manner
• Flexible with scheduling while accommodating Summer Camp needs
• Team-player and leader who ensures quality service and a positive camp environment
• Adhere to all club property rules
• Establish and maintain great relationships with the CCC Campers and their parents
• Convey a professional image through a positive attitude and proper attire
• Assist other departments when necessary, including youth events. family events, and club child watch

Essential functions:
• Knowledge of club policies and procedures as it refers to the Youth department
• Understands knowledge of all safety and first aid protocol procedures, and proactive in preventing accidents
• May assist in supervising youth summer camp counselors
• Assists in planning age-appropriate activities and events for children and families
• Greets children and parents by name in a professional and friendly manner
• Communication with parents about drop-off and pick-up regarding needs and preferences specific to their children
• Interacts with children in a friendly manner by playing games, teaching skills, etc
• Assists with set-up of all camp activities, including lunch
• Handles and properly cares for all camp and childcare center materials, with proper storage after use
• Leads and supervises play and activities during camp
• Ensure camper’s safety while moving about club property
• Assists with bathroom monitoring, meals, and snacks
• Recommends new ideas for toys, programs, supplies and promotions
• Resolves disputes between children when necessary
• Disciplines by using verbal redirection, physical removal, and time out as appropriate
• Practices good judgement by informing immediate supervisors of any unforeseen circumstances and reacts appropriately
• Maintains a safe and clean environment
• Exhibits proper phone etiquette
• Attend all department staff meetings and trainings
• Completes opening and closing duties to ensure a clean and safe work area in the child watch center
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Activities

Qualifications and requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications or the ability to become certified prior to the beginning of camp
• Six months experience working with groups of children ages 6-months – 12 years
• Ability to communicate effectively, fluent in English
• Ability to work outside during the hot summer season
• Ability to provide basic hygiene services for young children
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment, while supervising children
• Must have a positive, upbeat, friendly attitude and enjoy providing five-star customer service
• Must be a team player who can develop strong and positive working relationships with all staff

Physical requirements:
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. daily
• Constantly walks and stands, reaches, bends, lifts, carries, and stoops
• Frequently washes hands
• Must be able to swim

Benefits:
Our team members are a friendly group of professionals! We enjoy a beautiful environment, free meals, and employee outings & events. We have a positive work environment with a dedicated, hardworking, and fun-spirited team.

Pre-Employment screening:
Background check and drug test required. We are a drug free workplace.