Overnight Camp Assistant Director of Operations
About The Position
Each year we employ hundreds of Seasonal Staff to serve thousands of campers and our Directors and Assistant Directors are an integral part of this success. Each Camp Leadership Team is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality and efficient programs. We are seeking an Assistant Director of Families for our Camp Windy Peak (Grades 6th-12th) based in Bailey, CO. Learn more about our Windy Peak Camp and all locations at Avid through our Candidate Help Center! Important Details Work Schedule: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with one evening off/week and segments of other time off throughout the week. Position Duration: In person Camp Leadership training May 1 - 3. Additional pre-season training takes place in Colorado May 16 - 29; overnight camp programs run from May 31 through August 1. Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting rate: $660/week Room and board provided all Summer! Relevant Certification Bonuses: Wilderness First Aid: $100 Wilderness First Responder/EMT: $350 Additional bonuses available for $100 - $400 per certification paid end-of-season
Requirements
- All Camp Leadership must qualify to drive camp vehicles, i.e., be 20 years or older by the start of camp with a valid driver’s license
- Must have demonstrated expertise in at least one of our core sports (paddling, hiking, climbing, mountain biking)
- Must possess a minimum of CPR and First Aid Certification at the start of camp. Wilderness First Aid (or WFR/EMT) and CPR certification preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Some prior management experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee the success of our operational aspects of camp including Kitchen, Facilities, and Clinic.
- Supervise, be a direct support and provide feedback for all operational support staff including Head Chef, Kitchen Staff, Nurse, and Facilities Supervisors.
- Ensure all safety and compliance standards are being adhered to in the Kitchen and Clinic.
- Complete behind-the-scenes administrative work such as inventorying, ordering supplies, scheduling, and problem solving when needed.
- Own communication with our off site outsources, ensuring they have correct camper numbers and signed waivers for each experience.
- Be a positive role model to our campers and staff, helping support them as needed, and taking initiative as a leader around camp.
- Sub in as an instructor to provide breaks on an as needed basis.
Benefits
- Room and board provided all Summer!
- Wilderness First Aid: $100
- Wilderness First Responder/EMT: $350
- Additional bonuses available for $100 - $400 per certification paid end-of-season
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
