Division Supervisor, New Country Pride Camp

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

New Country Day Camp is an open-tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values. New Country Day Camp is an 8-week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten-8th grade. New Country Pride Camp, a specialty program of New Country Day Camp, is a welcoming, open-tent community of LGBTQ+ young people and staff that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. Pride Camp is a 2-week program, creating an affinity space for LQBTQ+ young people to experience the joy of New Country Day Camp and specialty pride programming related to identify, family, and community. Pride Camp operates M-F, 8am-5pm, and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. NCDC is a neurodiverse camp community, and all staff members are responsible for supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical campers and staff to have successful summers. We are seeking New Country Pride Camp’s Division Supervisor who is a passionate, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and conscientious leader who is directly responsible for the well-being of approximately 30+ campers (grades K – 8) at New Country Pride Camp, which serves LGBTQ+ campers and children from LGBTQ+ families. It is crucial for the NCPC Division Supervisor to have mastery of age-appropriate engagement with campers in topics surrounding LGBTQ+ identity and community. The supervisor is responsible for ongoing communication with the families of Pride campers and the supervision of the counselors within NCPC. NCPC runs for two weeks from June 29th – July 10th with part-time hours beginning in May.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, liberal arts or equivalent professional experience required
3+ years of experience working with elementary school-age children • Experience as a leader in an inclusive, educational setting, or similar experience
Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred • Previous experience working in LGBTQ+ oriented spaces and/or with LGBTQ+ youth and families
Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills • Can attend all days of Staff Orientation and camp starting in early June through July 10th
Ability to interact with families, children, and colleagues of diverse cultural and social backgrounds
Fast learner with ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the overall well-being of approximately 30 campers and 6 counselors at a time, including but not limited to physical and emotional needs
Maintain organized systems and records of camper and staff attendance, injuries, accidents, and other important information
Partner with support staff (mental health professionals) to ensure implementation of ICPs for camper success
Learn, understand, and promote camp’s mission and values (Personal Growth and Responsibility, Empathy, Respect, Passion), including our Open Tent philosophy of inclusion
Work with leadership team to develop and execute special Pride programming, which includes daily activities and an end of session Shabbat celebration
Be present at the pool complex for swim periods and support Swim Coordinator
Attend pre-camp meetings with families and/or staff as needed
Ensure staff/campers follow their daily schedule, guaranteeing each camp day runs smoothly
Communicate with parents as needed through the camp season, including being available via email and cell phone until 6:30pm nightly
Work with Community Engagement Manager to compile weekly division emails to families with pictures and program updates
Write weekly emails to staff detailing important information for the week ahead, with an emphasis on boosting morale and maintaining a positive staff culture
Communicate and effectively partner as needed with Support staff, Aquatics staff, Program staff, and NCDC leadership regarding camper needs and concerns
With Operations Manager, order supplies for division and maintain an organized inventory and balanced budget • Be responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of division shelter and surrounding area
As a member of the NCDC Supervisory Staff, model professional behavior for campers and other staff at all times
Be present at all days of orientation, camp and staff meetings during the camp season
Create agendas and facilitate staff meetings with assigned division staff, as needed
Proactively problem solve and motivate colleagues as difficult moments present themselves throughout the camp season; encourage flexibility and understanding as means to achieve common goals
Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of New Country Day Camp
Partner respectfully with team members on crisis management using a restorative approach, working to provide the proper supports for campers within the division