Division Supervisor-New Country Day Camp

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

6h•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. NCDC 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. We have an inclusive camp model, so all campers and staff with disabilities and atypical support needs are given the individual support they need to have a successful summer. NCDC is a part of the Educational Alliance, a 127-year-old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation. Division Supervisors will be responsible for the overall well-being of approximately 100+ campers at New Country Day Camp which serves a population of campers entering K-8. Division Supervisors will be responsible for the ongoing communication with families of their assigned group and the supervision of the counselors with their assigned age visions. This position will be a part-time position during pre-camp (February through June) and full-time during the camp program (June through August).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Education, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
Experience as a leader in an inclusive, educational setting, or similar experience
Background in elementary and/or special education
Previous supervisory experience.
Can begin minimal part-time work in May working virtually with families to create and update ICPs, and can attend all days of hybrid staff orientation and in-person camp starting June 8th through August 20th.

Nice To Haves

Some Graduate experience or Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the overall well-being of approximately 100+ campers and 20+ 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
Learn, understand, and promote camp’s mission and values (Personal Growth and Responsibility, Empathy, Respect, Passion), including our Open Tent philosophy of inclusion
Consult with leadership staff to plan and execute special weekly division-wide programming
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 Supervisors, 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
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
Learns and implements NCDC’s approach to supervision and behavior management, including regular check-ins and evaluations for supervisees
Partner respectfully with the Support Supervisor on crisis management using a Restorative Approach, working to provide the proper supports for campers within the division.