Summer Day Camp Director

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Oak Creek, WI

About The Position

The Summer Day Camp Director is responsible for the safe operation and instruction of all day camp activities in accordance with camp policies. The Summer Day Camp Director supervises Day Camp counselors, creates the schedule of activities, evaluates staff, programs and activities, and monitors check-in and check-out procedures. The Summer Day Camp Director will also provide the proper planning, execution and evaluation of the day-to-day programmatic and logistical operations of the summer day camp programs for The Salvation Army of Oak Creek. About the role: Participate in pre-camp training and planning process. Supervision of campers and Counselors during various Summer Day Camp Activities. Evaluation of Counselors in a constructive way, giving and listening to any feedback. Organizing and insuring a high level of standards in all activities, themes, and specialty programs. Establish and implement methods of staff motivation during the summer months. Assist Counselors with various responsibilities, and lead by example. Evaluation of the camp program by gaining feedback from parents and campers, and consistently offer suggestions to improve camp and the programs offered. Maintain visibility and be available during check-in and check-out to help parents and campers. Maintain all paperwork pertinent to the job. Organize, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities for children ages 3-14 such as arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, and games. Ensure campers meet behavioral expectations and positively intervene when necessary. Participate in physical and other activities with children. Maintain order by enforcing rules relating to conduct and use of equipment and facilities. Maintain Safe From Harm policies and reporting procedures. Clean and maintain program areas, and any other building, facility, or area used for Day Camp. Attend trainings and help lead weekly staff meetings as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is desired. General knowledge of games and activities appropriate to the 3-14 year old age group.
Have two years of experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting. Experience in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing activities for children. Have previous experience in a responsible leadership position
Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with clearance to drive from TSA insurance.

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-camp training and planning process.
Supervision of campers and Counselors during various Summer Day Camp Activities.
Evaluation of Counselors in a constructive way, giving and listening to any feedback.
Organizing and insuring a high level of standards in all activities, themes, and specialty programs.
Establish and implement methods of staff motivation during the summer months.
Assist Counselors with various responsibilities, and lead by example.
Evaluation of the camp program by gaining feedback from parents and campers, and consistently offer suggestions to improve camp and the programs offered.
Maintain visibility and be available during check-in and check-out to help parents and campers.
Maintain all paperwork pertinent to the job.
Organize, prepare, and lead age-appropriate activities for children ages 3-14 such as arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, and games.
Ensure campers meet behavioral expectations and positively intervene when necessary.
Participate in physical and other activities with children.
Maintain order by enforcing rules relating to conduct and use of equipment and facilities.
Maintain Safe From Harm policies and reporting procedures.
Clean and maintain program areas, and any other building, facility, or area used for Day Camp.
Attend trainings and help lead weekly staff meetings as required.