Summer 2027 Camp Whitehall Co-Director

Whitehall Township•Hokendauqua, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Co-Director of Camp Whitehall, performs routine and complex administration and supervisory work in planning, organizing, coordination, administering, and supervising activities in a day camp environment. Supervises (6) counselors in daily tasks and duties.

Requirements

Graduation from a four (4 yr.) college or university with a bachelor's degree in education or closely related field.
Two (2 yr.) related camp experience; or Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Considerable knowledge of special events planning and administration; considerable knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in a day camp environment;
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a day camp environment program;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with camp leaders, supervisors, camp leaders, supervisors, camp participants, and the public;
Possess current first aid and CPR certifications.
Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and leader assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and direct changes as needed.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates camp activities with Camp Counselors.
Prepares daily attendance sheets and contacts campers daily.
Coordinates (2) field trips in conjunction with Brandon.
Creates daily schedule of activities and plans entire (7) week camp session with Camp Counselors.
Directs Camp Counselors on preparation of a weekly news article from each camp outlining the highlights of the previous weeks' activities, field trips, and the weeks' activities coming up.
Assures own arrival at camp 30 minutes before beginning of the day and remains the entire day.
Ensures Hokey Pavilion is licked and secured daily.
Develops flyers, memos, etc. for distribution to campers within two (2) days of special requests (field trips, theme days, or craft activity that requires material brought from home.)
Sends weekly email to all campers on Sunday for the upcoming weeks to highlight the upcoming camp week's activities.
Handles the collection of payments each Monday and writes receipts to give to the Bureau Chief.
Communicate with parents on various problems with campers.
Coordinates swimming lessons with the Aquatic Director.
Attempts to be available for camp leader interviews.
Coordinates with Camp Counselors to order the materials, equipment, and instruction needs for each event and/or field trip.