Day Camp Director

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Villa Park, IL

9d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Work under the direction of the Youth Development Director to ensure that the
Day Camp is in keeping with the overall plans, goals, and directions of the
Corps.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least 2 years of college or at least 2 years of experience in day camping, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Understand and uphold that Day Camp overall will have a Christian emphasis.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Requires valid driver’s license and pass the MVR check.
• Attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• A commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the day camp program for the entire weekly sessions. This will include, but not be limited to planning the theme for camp and working with the unit leaders in planning crafts, literacy, musical, Bible, recreation, and other classes, overseeing/supervising all children and staff.
• Plan and execute the weekly sessions specifically in the areas of field trips and busing, program ideas for units.
• Oversee Before and After Care programming and scheduling.
• Take supply inventory.
• Understand and uphold that Day Camp overall will have a Christian emphasis.
• Prepare Parent Handbook.
• Prepare flyers each week to communicate with parents.
• Coordinate T-shirt design, pricing, sizing, and ordering.
• Coordinate opening and closing times for each day.
• Carry out the orientation of staff members prior to the first day of camp, conduct daily staff meetings and debriefing.
• Supervise all Day Camp staff and execute disciplinary action, if necessary, in association with the Youth Development Director and the Corps Officer.
• Responsible for discipline action plan for day campers, if necessary, in association with the Youth Development Director and the Corps Officer.
• Keep an active file on all staff and participants.
• Read, sign, and abide by the Safe-From-Harm Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees