Assistant Camp Director

Class Specifications

Reasons why YOU should be Assistant Camp Director:
1. Work is play. Fresh air is good.
You will be outside in the sunshine. Every day will be a different adventure. You’ll have ample opportunities for your energetic, playful spirit to overflow.
2. Improve Your Resume
Hone leadership skills, collaboration, activity planning, responsibility, and creativity. No matter what you are pursuing, these skills will help you stand out heads over the rest of the field. Get paid training in areas of CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding.
3. Be a Role Model
Have an impact. Be remembered. Keep a younger generation safe. Nurture and encourage. Demonstrate inclusiveness, flexibility, and adaptability.
4. Friendship and Satisfaction
Nothing brings people together more than using teamwork to rally 20 to 100 kids. Work with supportive, encouraging people from all walks of life. Feel the satisfaction of a parent expressing their gratitude.
5. Find Your Potential
Develop a new sense of confidence in areas that you didn’t have before. Experience new things. Bring new ideas to the table. Push yourself.

Examples of Work Duties

Assist in management of overall camp operation.
Participate in planning and implementation of staff training pre-camp and throughout the summer.
Model camp and City values all times.
Assume a leadership role during special events, field trips, and all-camp activities.
Assist with creation of weekly or daily schedules for children of varying age groups and interests.
Coordinate and lead recreational and educational activities as requested.
Maintain safety, order and discipline of campers and ensure facilities are safe and ready for use, including the waterfront.
Communicate with parents as needed.
Perform first aid where necessary. Contact appropriate emergency services if necessary.
Complete reports and paperwork as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven experience leading others and working with children in some capacity.
Familiarity with various outdoor activities and ability to spend days outdoors in changing environments.
Patient, reliable, energetic, and positive.
Organizational and communication skills.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Must be a minimum of 18 years old. Life experience/education beyond high school preferred.
Ability to obtain lifeguard certification through camp staff training.