Camp Assistant Director Seasonal (June 2026-August 2026)

The Arc Eastern Connecticut•Waterford, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising cabin counselors for the camp program as well as implementing camp activities. He/She will be assigned specific areas of responsibility including supervision of recreation, arts & crafts, horseback riding, supply inventory, overseeing registration and pick-up procedures. The Assistant Director will adhere to the policies established by The Arc New London County, Inc. Board of Directors whose goal is to maintain full community inclusion and integration for all individuals who are supported by The Arc. Come join our team!

Requirements

Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
Minimum of three years’ experience working in the health and human service field.
Valid driver’s license required.
High School Diploma or GED Required
Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude
The Assistant Director must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. He/She will be required to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention when necessary. He/She may be exposed to risk of injury or exposure to occupational health hazards.

Responsibilities

Supervision of Camp Activities
Plan and implement weekly theme activities
Supervise and oversee camp activities including arts crafts, recreation, beach, structured afternoon activity, evening activity
Set-up, run and clean up all camp activities
Supervise direct care staff members during activities
Ensure campers health and safety according to individual camper profiles
Ensure campers are brought to the nurse for medication intervals and as needed for first aid
Monitor staff to camper ratios, reassign staff as needed to ensure safe staffing patterns
Review water safety assessments and ensure campers are following individual guidelines
Supervision of Cabin Counselors
Directly supervise and support 2-3 cabins per session (4-6 counselors and 12-14 campers)
Review camper profile sheets for assigned cabins prior to start of the session. These include: Individual Support Plan, Behavior Plan, Skills Checklists, Behavior Checklists, and Water Safety Assessment
Conduct a meeting with direct care staff assigned to each support cabin to review camper profile sheets and create a plan of care prior to start of session
Conduct cabin checks at three intervals throughout the day to ensure camper’s needs are being met
Assist campers with direct care needs
Assist direct care staff in cafeteria as needed to meet camper needs
Review daily cabin logs and provide feedback as needed
Review incident reports and submit per protocol
Check cabins for cleanliness and adherence to cleaning policy, and issue clean cabin awards
Will perform administrative tasks as assigned by the Camp Director
Supply Inventory & Horseback Riding
Inventory household supplies on a weekly basis
Place order of needed supplies after receiving approval from Camp Director
Organize and clean supply room on a daily basis including restocking of supplies as needed
Check cabins two times per session to check that supplies are stocked and being properly stored in the cabin area
Complete Bed Audit forms at the opening and close of the session as needed
Review campers eligible for horseback riding per session
Communicate with the staff from High Hopes concerning camper’s needs
Attend each horseback riding session to supervisor and integrate camp staff with the staff from High Hopes
Recreation
Inventory equipment at the beginning of the season and order replacement equipment as needed and approved by the Camp Director
Plan a weekly recreation program to include 2 structured activities per day (8 per week)
Gather the needed equipment and set-up the morning activity
Facilitate the morning activity from 10:30 – 12:00 each day
Supervise the camper’s individual needs
Encourage campers to participate
Clean up from morning activity
Gather the needed equipment for the afternoon activity and make available for staff to facilitate the activity
Arts & Crafts
Inventory equipment at the beginning of the season and order replacement materials as needed and approved by the Camp Director
Plan a weekly arts and crafts program to include 2 structured activities per day (8 per week)
Gather the needed materials and set up the morning activity
Gather the needed equipment and set-up the morning activity
Facilitate the morning activity from 10:30 – 12:00 each day
Supervise the camper’s individual needs
Encourage campers to participate
Clean up from morning activity
Gather the needed equipment for the afternoon activity and make available for staff to facilitate the activity
Registration & Pick Up
Set up the registration room on Sundays
Greet each camper and care providers
Check paperwork with care provider including contact information and pick up materials
Issue a weekly schedule to care providers
Greet each care provider upon pick up and instruct them to visit the camp nurse to collect medications
Communicate with camp nurse and cabin counselors which camper(s) are being picked up
Assign staff to help camper gather belongings and escort the camper to their care provider
Maintain a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public, and outside representatives.
Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
Treats all individuals in an age appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
Carry out all job responsibilities in a professional manner
Attends weekly administrative staff meetings
Will begin duty at 12:00 p.m. on Sundays and end 2:00 p.m. on Fridays
Will adhere to weekly overnight duty schedule as assigned by Camp Director
Will actively engage staff and campers in all activities
Will report concerns to Camp Director in a timely manner
Will follow camp dress code