Assistant Director of Camp Rainbow

City of Cambridge MA•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director, Recreation Activities Coordinator and in conjunction with the Director of Programming, the Assistant Director will oversee the administration, management, and supervision of a comprehensive summer camp program. Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp serving children ages 6-22 with disabilities. Campers enjoy a variety of experiences, including outdoor activities, swimming, cooking, art, tennis, fitness, and weekly field trips. For more information, visit: Camp Rainbow - DHSP - City of Cambridge, Massachusetts (cambridgema.gov)

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising, administering, and leading Special Needs and/or Out-of School Time programming.
Be First Aid and CPR trained within 3 months of hire.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with multiple diverse populations.
Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field preferred.
Experience working with participants individual or special needs ages 6-22 preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director regarding the planning, marketing, promotion, and scheduling of Camp Rainbow.
Provide supervision and leadership to Head Teachers and camp counselors.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate summer camp counselors.
Collaborate with DHSP and school staff regarding facility reservations.
Collaborate with the Director to enhance program quality and support program self-assessment.
Manage intake and enrollment process with attention to individual needs of participants.
Develop annual orientation and appropriate trainings throughout the summer to support the program.
Organize and maintain Summer Food Service Program.
Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians through daily contact and meetings. Solicit parent/guardian input on their child in order to individualize behavioral approaches.
Participate in ongoing program quality improvement efforts, including classroom observations, debriefs of observations, and action planning.
Modify programming based on needs stated in an IEP (ability to read, support, and implement).