Camp Cherokee Evening Program Director

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Position Summary:

The Camp Cherokee Evening Program Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing safe and engaging evening programs for campers of various ages at Camp Cherokee. The role is seasonal and part‑time, focusing on enhancing the evening camp experience and ensuring high quality programming each night.

• Plan, manage, and supervise safe and fun evening programs for campers.
• Effectively plan, organize, and facilitate evening programs on a daily basis.
• Organize special events and off‑site visits during the summer.
• Manage evening program success and the development of campers’ skills and abilities, specifically evaluating age differences.
• Create and monitor staff supervision schedules during evening programs.
• Communicate all evening camp program needs and expectations with staff.
• Monitor weather and create contingency plans for evening programs.
• Facilitate “Pow Wow” sessions with an enthusiastic and creative attitude.
• Create daily skits to communicate evening activities to campers.
• Communicate camp announcements to campers and staff.
• Manage the upkeep of all programming facilities, areas, and equipment.
• Create an inventory and manage all evening programming equipment.
• Discuss planning and implementation during staff training(s).
• Ensure campers and staff adhere to safety precautions when participating in programming.
• Manage evening program areas and ensure hazards are kept to a minimum.
• Supervise and evaluate counselors to develop and implement all expectations of evening program activities.
• Regularly monitor counselor interaction during evening programs.
• Evaluate counselors’ evening program implementation and provide constructive feedback.
• Establish responsibilities for counselors during evening programs to grow and learn as camp professionals.
• Assist other program staff when needed.
• Opening/Closing Day responsibilities.
• Assist Daily Program Director.
• Plan and supervise campers and staff during “bridge” sessions.
• Actively assist in “OD” responsibilities.
• Assist with supervision during off‑site trips.
• Endure a creative process when programming to create an enthusiastic culture for both campers and staff.
• Identify, maintain, and create an inventory of all program equipment. Note when repairs are needed or new program materials are required.

• Must be 21 years of age or have completed at least two years of college.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Must attend all pre‑camp training, retreats, and opening training sessions.
• Possess leadership qualities and ability to use sound judgment.
• Good health, enthusiasm, individual maturity, moral character, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Possess interest in the development of children.
• Must be able to endure hot temperatures, physical exertion, manual labor, behavioral conflicts, and must be able to walk, run, and swim daily.
• Physical requirements include endurance during prolonged activities, bending, stooping, and lifting, as well as the ability to observe and manipulate program activities to meet the needs and skill levels of both campers and staff.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Other

Wellness and Fitness Services