Assistant Camp Director of Day Camp

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England • West Kingston, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Camp Director of Day Camp Camp Hoffman - West Kingston, RI Join our team at Camp Hoffman as an Assistant Camp Director. At camp, empower, mentor, and supports other staff in all areas around camp. Responsibilities include supervising staff and overseeing the running of the camp program, flexibly adapting and reacting to the fast pace of camp, supporting campers as needed, and filling in for the camp director when needed. Schedule: June 8th to August 12th (Monday to Friday) Assistant Director Training: June 8th to 12th & 15th to 19th All Staff Training: June 22nd to 26th & June 29th to July 3rd Camp Dates: July 6th to August 12th (Monday-Friday)

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (can obtain during training if needed)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the visual, auditory, and physical ability to quickly identify and appropriately respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities and emergencies at camp, as well as generally uphold all safety standards.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Reliable transportation to get to and from their assigned bus stop or camp each day.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Girl Scouts, camps, and/or education a plus but not required.
• Ability to work Thursday Overnights each week preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing the operation of the overnight and day camp programs as well as actively promotes the Girl Scout ethical code and mission in all phases of camp life.
• Assists in planning and carrying out pre-camp training
• Supervises and evaluates camp counselors
• Works collaboratively with fellow administrative staff to create group rosters, group & program schedules, and staff assignments/schedules.
• Communicates with camper caregivers via phone, email, and in person.
• Assist in overseeing dining hall operations.
• Ensures that the health and safety of campers and staff is recognized and upheld.
• Sees that emergency procedures for camp are observed.
• Support camp and staff behavior management in accordance with established policies
• Keeps the Camp Director and staff informed of activities, problems and concerns.
• Facilitates and participates in all emergency drills in collaboration with the Director.
• Maintains health and safety standards for campers, staff, and self.
• Report accidents and files reports promptly with the Camp Director and/or their designee.
• Prepares reports and sees that required records are kept up to date and reports filed. Including all staff reports are completed at close of season, prepares and makes recommendations for program, equipment and facility needs for the future.
• In the absence of the Camp Director, oversee camp operations as directed.
• Adhere to and enforce Girl Scout, State of Rhode Island, and American Camp Association standards and policies.
• Participate as a member of the camp administrative team to plan, direct, evaluate and supervise day & evening programs, special events, staff, all-camp activities and day and overnight camp functions as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of emergency protocol with the ability to make immediate lifesaving decisions.
• Day Camp staff may be expected to work at least one Thursday overnight during the summer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Lunch is provided throughout the employment period when campers are on site.
• Paid pre-camp training and professional development
• Position Dependent: Trainings or certification in First Aid/CPR, Boating/Watercraft, Team Building, Low/High Ropes, outdoor skills, Rock Wall and more available!
• Girl Scout Membership
• Opportunity to support the Girl Scout mission and make a positive impact on the community.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed