Camp Director- Camp Colonie (Temporary)
About The Position
We are hiring in Cohoes NY! Join us this summer at Camp Colonie for an exciting opportunity as a Camp Director What You'll Do As Camp Director, you'll lead a team of dedicated counselors, teachers, and other staff and ensure that campers have a safe and fun environment to enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, nature appreciation, recreational and socialization activities and academics such as reading, writing, geography, and mathematics. Applicants must be available June 29- August 14 Your Responsibilities Will Include: Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities. Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to the camping program. Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations. Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment. Adhere to regulations set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations. Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by instructional staff. Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations. Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts at the end of the camp season. Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file.
Requirements
- Minimum 21 years of age
- BS degree in a field related to camping, rehabilitation or education
- Minimum of five years of administrative or supervisory experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- NYS Students with Disabilities (SWD) Teacher Certification is beneficial but not required
Responsibilities
- Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie
- Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities.
- Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to the camping program.
- Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations.
- Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
- Adhere to regulations set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations.
- Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by instructional staff.
- Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations.
- Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts at the end of the camp season.
- Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
