Senior Site Director

Camp Fire Alaska•Anchorage, AK

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Camp Fire Alaska aims to help youth develop social, emotional, physical, and academic skills that will help them see and reach their full potential. We do that by facilitating hands-on, educational activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, structured play and more, all in a safely organized after school program setting. Come join our team and work in our Summer Adventure Camp & After School Program in elementary schools in Anchorage and Eagle River. Programs run Monday through Friday. When school is not in session, we operate day camps and full or half day programs during the school year.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience in program planning and working with youth (preferably school-age children) in a group and semi-structured setting.
Minimum of twelve college credits (with at least 3 credit hours specific to early childhood education) in education, youth development or ability to obtain approved credits within 18 months.
Experience with training facilitation and on-boarding of new staff.
Ability to transport all program materials and supplies to site required; ability to visit all sites on demand.
Twenty-one (21) years of age required.
Reference checks and a criminal history check through the Alaska Background Check Program.
Successful completion of both the reference checks and criminal history check in accordance with Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall planning, management and supervision of assigned site with youth enrolled in grades K-6.
Assist with hiring, orientation and training of new staff and site leadership.
Engage in work that supports Camp Fire’s Promise to provide youth with the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice and discover who they are.
Running program and supervising site staff.
Making sure ratio is being maintained.
Ensuring the schedule is being followed.
Supporting behavior guidance of youth.
Ensuring administrative work is being completed on time.
Ensuring food service standards are being met.
Maintaining positive and open communication between school staff and families.
Offering coaching and feedback as needed to site staff.
Tasks outside of site include, in-person/virtual meetings, shopping for site supplies, project management, administrative work and other tasks as assigned.