Summer Camp Director

Overview

The Kiddie Kollege Early Learning Center Camp Director is an employee of Faith Assembly of God Church and is directly responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of camp activities with the support of the Center Director. He/She will direct and manage a seasonal staff of camp counselors. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Essential Functions:

Administration

· Be knowledgeable of all policies and rules and assist in their enforcement

· Observe all rules and regulations established by EEC and KKELC for all campers

· Establish activity plans including a supply list (including arts and crafts, snacks, special activities, and general classroom supplies) with a sensitivity for cost-effectiveness to the Center Director by May 15th

· Responsible for general upkeep, cleanliness, and organization of the classroom and related areas, including the lunchroom and storage room (daily sanitizing tables, vacuuming, and emptying trash in lunchroom, gym, and classroom)

· Manage the program to coordinate, schedule, and manage attractive and purposeful field trip opportunities and submit an estimated budget to the Center Director by May 15th

· Report to work and from scheduled breaks on time

· Notify the Center Director if he/she must be absent or late for duty for any reason

· Seek advice from the Center Director when needed

· Perform other duties as assigned

Staff

· Responsible for the hiring and evaluation of all staff with the assistance of the Program Director

· Assign tasks to, schedule breaks for, and maintain work schedule for camp counselors

· Work closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members as an effective coach and mentor

· Encourage cooperation, teamwork, and participation from camp counselors

Campers

· Monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior

· Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving in the group of campers

· Facilitate the supervision of campers while in the lunchroom, playground, and while participating in camp activities

· Assess the appropriateness of campers’ behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques according to KKELC policy

· Accompany campers to all camp events

· Report any observed difficulties related to illness and/or injury of campers to the Program Director immediately

Ministry

· Kiddie Kollege Early Learning Center is a valued Faith Assembly of God Church ministry. As such, the Camp Director is essential both to the operation of the day camp and the church's overall ministry. Therefore, the Camp Director is a local church member, actively serving the whole mission of the church.

Qualifications:

· Has an active Faith in Jesus Christ and desires to see campers come to know and grow in Him

· Must be at least 21 years of age

· Has the ability to work independently and know when to request assistance

· Possess good leadership abilities, responsibility skills, and interpersonal skills

· Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled, and dependable

· Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience working with school-age children

· Is flexible and accommodating to the time and fluctuating demands of camp

· Must have one of the following:

o Successful completion of a course in camping administration, such as those offered by national professional camping associations, national agencies, or their equivalent

o At least two seasons of previous experience working as part of the administrative staff of a recreational camp for children.

Job Types: Seasonal, Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• Hyannis, MA 02601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person