Day Camp Director

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-camp training and planning process.
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all camper and staff throughout the camp program.
• Abside by all policies, procedures, licensing guidelines as well as standards set forth by The Salvation Army.
• Maintain Safe From Harm guidelines for working with children throughout the camp.
• Supervise all campers and Counselors during all water activities and specialty programs.
• Evaluation of Counselors in a constructive way, giving and listening to feedback.
• Organizing and insuring a high level of standards in all activities, themes, and specialty programs.
• Establish and implement methods of staff motivation during the summer months.
• Assist peers as needed.
• Evaluate the camp program utilizing feedback from parents and campers weekly.
• When needed, give Counselors breaks in their day to insure healthy staff for the duration of the summer.
• Constantly offer suggestions to improve camp and programs offered.
• Maintain all paperwork pertinent to the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 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.
• Have two years’ experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting.
• Have previous experience in responsible leadership position.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.