Youth Programs Day Camp Director

Leroy Springs & Company INC•Fort Mill, SC

27d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works within the Greenway’s Youth Program team, supporting our goal of providing high quality programming while connecting children to the outdoors through recreational and educational activities. During the summer, the Day Camp Director oversees the execution of our summer camps (PreK-10th grade). During the school year, this position plans and executes ‘Off Season Camps’ as well as strategizes for the next upcoming summer season. The ideal candidate has a strong background working with children and has a passion for helping connect children with the outdoors. This position is essential to the larger operations of running camp, with specific attention paid to scheduling of activities and supervision of staff and children. Candidates must be comfortable making behavioral, staff, and daily decisions, including parent communication. They should continually set an example for staff by engaging in activities with children and providing quality enrichment that enhances the child’s social skills, appreciation of the outdoors, and general well-being.

Requirements

Strong decision making, organizational, versatility, initiative, and human relation skills
Strong supervisory skills
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
Above average interpersonal skills with strong written/oral communication skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of people and circumstances
Able to be outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
Computer skills necessary: Outlook, Word, Excel
Ability to effectively implement programming and identify needs for process improvements
High school diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to supervise, lead and direct the work of others
Negative TB skin test
Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
Child Abuse prevention training; will train
Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record

Nice To Haves

Camp experience is highly preferred
Previous management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the implementation of programming based on camp program goals, policies and procedures in order to provide a quality outdoor education and camp experience for campers; leads by example while promoting a fun camp environment
Conducts training for Camp Counselors and Camp Leads who will benefit the camps programs and provide a positive and safe experience for participants of various age groups
Works in conjunction with the Youth Programs Administrative Assistant to manage enrollment in camps programs and move through the waitlist effectively
Oversees formal observations of staff; completes end of season reviews; administers performance plans as needed
Supervises the planning and execution of the Leader in Training program
Works to build positive rapport with participants families; both in person and via digital communication
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding programs, services and personnel; addresses and/or communicates concerns to supervisors
Maintains high standards of health, sanitation, safety and security to prevent accidents and able to respond appropriately in emergency situations
Works to ensure smooth daily functioning of the programs (i.e. ordering of supplies, facilitation of programming, schedule creation, maintaining accurate attendance records, managing children’s behaviors, relaying building and ground maintenance issues, opening, closing procedures, etc.)
Is familiar with our childcare management system and able to effectively navigate it
Fiscal accountability for Greenway Summer Camps budget
Maintains, utilizes and stores equipment and facilities properly; reports repairs
Works with Outdoor Recreation Supervisor to provide recreation programming for students to broaden their outdoor skills
Works in conjunction with Youth Programs Director to adhere to ACA (American Camp Association) camp standards
Works in conjunction with Youth Programs Preschool Site Director to smoothly execute summer camp programs for Pre-K and Kindergarten age groups
Identifies areas of improvement and makes recommendations based on assessments, current research and developmentally appropriate practices
Other duties as assigned
Plans, schedules, and executes programing for participants during ‘Off Season Camps’ (single day and week long)
Supports other Youth Programs (Preschool and Afterschool on the Greenway) as onsite director when other directors are unavailable
Works to make improvements for the upcoming camp season based on parent and camper feed back
Attend local hiring events to keep local staff engaged and recruit new staff members
Takes ownership over Summer hiring in conjunction with the HR department
Participates in continued education conferences to make improvements to camps programs