Assistant Day Camp Director - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Position Summary: The Assistant Day Camp Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation and organization of the day camp.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design a curriculum and daily schedule for campers ages 5-14 with various stations
• Supervision of day camp counselors
• Develop a work schedule for all counselors
• Ensure that Safe from Harm practices are ALWAYS followed! (child safety program)
• Communicate expectations with staff
• Hold 20-25 hours of Counselor Training prior to the start of Day Camp
• Follow all food safety guidelines; clean kitchen following meal service
• Fill out appropriate documentation for schools and SA statistics
• Coordinate the supply list and purchase of food and paper products for breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack daily
• Prepare a weekly informative communication (email, Facebook, and/or newsletter)
• Field Trips
  • Plan and organize all Field Trips/Swimming Trips.
  • Organize transportation
  • May drive for field trips
• Keep accurate records for each camper/family including:
  • attendance records
  • parent sign in/out sheets
  • incident reports
  • medicine charts
• Oversee Daily Cleaning of Day Camp Facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma/GED; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Some college in a related field preferred (i.e. teacher, education, etc.)
• Experience in administration, summer day camp programs, classroom management, etc.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Able to drive a 12-passenger van

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• Advances knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Have and maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification (provide certificates)
• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffers' license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) or gain chauffers' license within 30 days