Assistant Director for Programing Job Coventry area,Connecticut USA,Education / Teaching

Assistant Camp Director (Programming)

Job Description

The Justice Education Center’s mission is to improve the lives of children, youth, and adults through increasing community safety, reducing crime and violence, and providing educational and wellness opportunities for Connecticut’s children, youth, and families. In keeping with The Center’s mission, Camp Inspire’s goal is to provide children with the opportunity to engage in fun and educational activities surrounded by the wonders of nature year‑round, while building self‑esteem, forming new friendships, developing empathy for others, positive relationships with staff members, and learning mediative leadership skills.

Job Title:

Assistant Camp Director

Classification:
Seasonal Employee

Reports to:

Camp Director

Salary: $1100 - $1600 weekly dependent upon experience

Age: 21 years of age and above, previous camp experience needed

Position Purpose

To stand in for the camp director in his/her absence and to assist the camp director in his/her effort to further the mission of The Justice Education Center and Camp Inspire through the development and management of program, human resource, financial, marketing, and strategic operations of a summer camp program.

Essential Job Functions

Help design, deliver, and evaluate camp programs that meet the needs and interests of the camp’s population and ensure their delivery in a healthy, safe, and fun manner.

Remain current with information on the developmental needs of youth.

Annually seek and analyze input from youth, families, and staff regarding the quality, safety, and enjoyment of the program and staff.

In collaboration with the Camp Director, develop and implement crisis and risk management procedures.

Design and guide staff in the delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the camper population.

Support the financial aspects of the summer camp: monitor budget for the camp’s operations, design and suggest long‑term fundraising strategies, and find grants that may be applicable.

Implement human resource management practices to recruit and retain seasonal staff: recruit staff based on enrollment and program management requirements, assist in training, supervision, and evaluation of seasonal staff, and offer adjustments to staff job descriptions as deemed necessary.

Inspect and report property maintenance needs throughout the summer to ensure stewardship of current resources, recommend development for future needs, and ensure timely repairs.

Oversee the daily operation of the summer camp program, camper and staff supervision, and health care; stay in communication with the health care staff and ensure implementation of the health care plan.

Other

Job Duties

Other duties as may be deemed necessary by the Camp Director to ensure the health and safety of the campers and staff.

Relationships

Keep in mind that at all times the administrative staff are the face of Camp Inspire in the local community and behave in such a way that the community has a positive impression of our program.

Proficiencies

Must be able to use Microsoft Word.
Must be able to develop a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel.
Be willing to learn to use the software chosen by the Justice Education Center in the administration of Camp.

Qualifications (Minimum

Education and Experience )

Must meet the requirements set forth by the State of Connecticut and the American Camp Association for a Camp Director: at least 25 years of age, hold a Bachelor’s Degree, and have at least 8 weeks of experience in a supervisory position in a camp or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements

The Assistant Camp Director should have good listening skills and be able to observe the actions of others in order to evaluate their performance.
Should be literate and be able to understand manuals and comprehend instructions, and be willing and able to point out when instructions or manuals are not clear.
Should be able to move about the camp property regardless of the weather.

Responsibilities of All Camp Staff

Follow all policies as outlined in the Staff Manual.
Maintain positive working relationships with campers, parents, and other staff.
Encourage physical, emotional growth and positive…