Camp New York Summer Camps Hiring for Summer Camp Director (Brooklyn) at Brooklyn, NY Full Time

DAY CAMP DIRECTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION

The Day Camp Director (DCD) is responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing Camp New York Day Camps programs including the supervision, guidance, and direction of rotating day camp staff. The Day Camp Director reports to the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

1. Attend trainings and weekly staff meetings.

2. Serve on the Summer Planning Committee (Think Tank)

3. Develop and direct programs for Camp New York Day Camps.

4. Supervise daily check-in and check-out of all Day Campers.

5. Supervise and direct all staff and volunteers assigned to work with the Day Camp program to lead group activities and other DC staff duties.

6. Track and assign DC staff to weekly roles and co-buddy assignments.

7. Coordinate and facilitate Monday morning DC staff meeting.

8. Manage budget, maintain and stock all DC program equipment.

9. Administrative duties.

10. Maintain weekly DC camp records.

11. Staff, camper and parent relations.

12. Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.

13. Abide by all camp policies and agreements.

14. Responsible for health and well-being of self and campers.

15. Perform all other duties and roles assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Specific Duties

1. Attend trainings and weekly staff meetings.

It takes multiple staff and resources to train the seasonal summer staff. The DCD is one of those resources.

The DCDs are to work in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and Camp New York Day Camps Executive Management to effectively guide Camp New York Day Camps trainings and initiatives.

The DCDs must be present and on time.

The DCDs are required to attend all trainings that pertain to the DCD summer role.

2. Serve on the Summer Planning Committee (Think Tank)

Join in weekly planning meetings and give feedback into staff roles and camp needs

3. Develop and direct programs for Camp New York Day Camps.

The DCDs are in charge of all staff and programs related to Camp New York Day Camps.

The DCDs create the weekly DC schedule, coordinate special programs, and develop program ideas.

Day Camp schedules must be turned-in to the PC on Monday prior to each week, so that the Logistics

Coordinator can pre-schedule staff, and activity locations.

Coordinate the flow of DC groups from one activity to another.

Coordinate changes in the schedules as they occur during the week.

Prepare and coordinate alternate activities in the event of inclement weather or scheduling overlap, including rainy day locations.

Communicate with all leadership staff of schedule or logistical changes throughout the week. This includes PCs, Support Staff, and Executive Management, etc….

Coordinate and facilitate all “large group” activities for Day Campers. “Large group” activities include, hay-rides, some arts & crafts, talent shows, mid-summer galas, Last Day of Camp, etc…

4. Supervise daily check-in and check-out of all Day Campers

DC check-in and check-out should be tidy and clean.

5. The DCDs are responsible for meeting their own personal health and hygiene needs, including, taking

prescribed medications.

6. The DCDs are also responsible for communicating with the Program Coordinator when they need breaks.

7. Help escort campers to the nurse to treat injuries/illnesses outside of your level of care or training.

8. Perform all other duties and roles assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Because this role is an Administrative role, things come up. Be flexible!

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $500.00 – $1,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location