Camp Director AM or PM and Internship

Code Ninjas•Shiloh, IL

18d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Who are we? Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise where they build the video games they love. Our mission is to empower kids with the skills they need to thrive in the digital world while fostering creativity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for learning. In our center, kids ages 5-14 years old learn to interact with technology in a fun, non-intimidating way. Kids have a blast and can’t wait to come back. Parents are thrilled as their children gain confidence and new STEM skills including coding, logic, and critical thinking, as they progress from white to black belt. Our core promise is: "Kids have fun, Parents see results". What are we looking for? We are looking for two positive, trustworthy, and motivated self-starters to join our team of dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking minds, working toward our common goal: providing a fun and safe learning environment for children. Our morning (7AM - 1PM) and afternoon (12PM-6PM) Camp Directors are the engines of our Code Ninjas center. These individuals oversee the day-to-day success of our Summer Camp Sessions. Are you experienced in working with children and parents? Are you a passionate, ambitious, dependable, business-minded leader? Do you enjoy taking responsibility for a project and seeing it through to success? This could be the role for you. Internships/Intern Projects can be accommodated for Small Business Operations, Digital Marketing, and IT.

Requirements

Enthusiasm for working with kids REQUIRED
Must be at least 21 years of age and must be able to pass a background check
2-3 years working in a camp, after school, recreation or school setting with children ages 5 and up is REQUIRED
Previous summer program/camp experience with youth ages 5-14 years preferred
Currently enrolled or have graduated from College or University, Degree preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Must be fun to work with and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Extraordinary attention to detail and deadline oriented. We can't miss dates or overlook customers
Knowledge of business operations and team leadership a plus
Working knowledge of basic computer practices and procedures, as well as familiarity with technology, Microsoft suite, social media, and office equipment
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to understand and communicate written/oral forms and instructions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with participants, staff, vendors, parents, and providers.
Ability to invest time and energy into understanding the implementing each summer camp program.
Ability to work independently and to submit and maintain records efficiently, accurately and prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Ability to document and develop clear internal and external operational procedures
CPR certification and First Aid knowledge preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Oversee morning (7AM - 1PM) or afternoon (12PM - 6PM) operations of the camps and center on Mondays through Fridays
Effectively communicate about, and promptly follow up on, all camp or center related inquiries in-person, over email, or on socials, including furthering any leads to the executive team
Prepares materials for program activities
Work with parents to define children’s learning needs
Supervise, engage, and interact with children and families in the center
Ensure that parents understand how their child is learning and progressing
Keeps accurate records of activities, attendance, and calendars
Recruits, organizes, and coordinates staff
Engage and oversee sensei to ensure team needs are met
Ensure the center is a fun and safe learning environment for our students
Assists and/or plans, organizes, promotes, and conducts special activities as needed during work hours
Uphold corporate standards with respect to center cleanliness & operational standards
Ability to think on the fly and be perceptive to center dynamics
Report daily/weekly/monthly to the executive team on center, student, and personal progress
Addresses emergency/accident issues regarding patrons and facilities.
Handles confidential and sensitive information in an effective manner.
Represents the program in a positive light to the participants, employees, and community
Responsible for following all prescribed safety rules and regulations
Reports to work free from the effects of drugs/controlled substances and/or alcohol, and free from impairment due to prescription drugs
Ability to attend flexible trainings either during the regular workday and/or in the evenings of May 26 - 29
Maintains regular and prompt attendance for the duration of the summer schedule: June 1 - August 7, with the week off of June 29 - July 3