Assistant Day Camp Director
The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division, Traverse City, MI, United States
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
Advanced 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
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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
Advanced 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
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