Assistant Camp Director

Camp Fire Heart Of Iowa•Boone, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Camp Director will be a positive role model for youth, bringing an equity lens to all programs and services in line with organizational values. This role involves assisting with the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality summer camp programming, including day and overnight camps. The Assistant Camp Director will also help train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and organizational policies. Communication with parents/caregivers regarding program procedures, participant incidents, and other concerns is a key responsibility. The role provides direct support to programs, including behavior intervention, ratio support, transportation assistance, and crisis management, while ensuring compliance with ACA standards and industry best practices. Additionally, the Assistant Camp Director will assist with data collection and evaluation, stay updated on Camp Fire national initiatives, and develop new programs and partnerships. A significant part of the role involves assisting with the overall management of Camp Hantesa and Camp Canwita’s operations, including food service, budgeting, camp store, health care, housekeeping, facilities development, transportation, and community events. The position also assists with recruiting, hosting, and retaining community user groups and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
1-2 years of related experience in youth programs, or nonprofit field.
Knowledge of youth program standards and activities.
Experience planning and facilitating youth programs.
Experience in a supervisory role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate with children, teens, parents/guardians, donors, volunteers, and alumni in an enthusiastic and positive manner.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.
Currently have, or be willing to obtain the following certifications within 1 year of being hired: First Aid/CPR, Lifeguarding, and Mandatory Reporter certifications
Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and Air Brakes Endorsements (CDL)
SERV Safe Food Protection Manager certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
ACA Visitor

Responsibilities

Be a positive role model for youth in language, dress, behavior, and attitude.
Bring an equity lens to all programs and services, in line with organizational values, and represent Camp Fire as an inclusive leader in youth development.
Assist with designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality summer camp programming including day and overnight camp program.
Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating seasonal staff.
Ensure staff and participants know and follow all safety protocols and organizational policies.
Communicate with parents/caregivers as needed regarding program procedures and policies, participant incidents and injuries, dismissal, and other concerns.
Provide direct support to programs, as needed, including behavior intervention, ratio support, transportation assistance, and crisis management.
Ensure compliance with ACA standards and industry best practices.
Assist with the coordination of data collection and evaluation for all programs and services.
Stay up to date on Camp Fire national initiatives and incorporate new curricula, practices, and improvements into existing programs.
Utilizing input from stakeholders, develop new programs, partnerships, and opportunities to better serve youth and families in central Iowa.
Assist with the overall management of Camp Hantesa and Camp Canwita’s operations, including food service, budgeting, camp store, health care, housekeeping, facilities development, transportation, and community events.
Assist with recruiting, hosting, and retaining community user groups, including weddings, retreats, and other adult and youth programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.