Position Summary: The Assistant Day Camp Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation and organization of the day camp.
Essential Responsibilities:
Design a curriculum and daily schedule for campers ages 5-14 with various stations
Supervision of day camp counselors
Develop a work schedule for all counselors
Ensure that Safe from Harm practices are ALWAYS followed! (child safety program)
Communicate expectations with staff
Hold 20-25 hours of Counselor Training prior to the start of Day Camp
Follow all food safety guidelines; clean kitchen following meal service
Fill out appropriate documentation for schools and SA statistics
Coordinate the supply list and purchase of food and paper products for breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack daily
Prepare a weekly informative communication (email, Facebook, and/or newsletter)
Field Trips
Plan and organize all Field Trips/Swimming Trips.
Organize transportation
May drive for field trips
Keep accurate records for each camper/family including:
attendance records
parent sign in/out sheets
incident reports
medicine charts
Oversee Daily Cleaning of Day Camp Facilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Must be at least 21 years of age
College Educated; Teacher Education Preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Experience in administration, summer day camp programs, classroom management, etc.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Computer Skills:
Basic computer skills
Advances knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Certificates and Licenses:
Have and maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification (provide certificates)
Must have and maintain a current valid chauffers' driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
Able to drive a 12-passenger van
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.