Summer Programs Potomac Plus PM Director

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Potomac Plus PM Director is a seasonal position that reports to the Director of Summer Programs. This program will run from June 15 - July 31 2025 (no camp June 19 and July 3) and the expected hours of work are 2:00-5:15 pm Monday-Friday. The Director is responsible for planning supervising and managing daily operations for the Potomac Plus PM program prioritizing safety of the campers. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe engaging and well-managed environment while maintaining high standards of professionalism communication and care. The Director is a leadership presence in nurturing a sense of community and creating a healthy camp environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations and activities including arrival activities snack and dismissal.
Ensuring that all activities are age appropriate and offer a safe engaging and high quality experience to the campers.
Maintain camper attendance and dismissal records in Campbrain or other database systems
Collaborate with Summer Admin team members to support the after school swim program.
Work closely with camp leadership to ensure continuity between the camp day and Potomac Plus.
Ensure smooth dismissal of campers on parent arrival.
Communicate with camper families if needed. Maintain a log of communication with camper families in Campbrain.
Actively participate in camp activities to build relationships with campers and staff.
Ensure all safety protocols and procedures established by are followed by campers and staff.
Be easily accessible to the Assistant Counselor to support them especially with camper discipline and emergency situations.
Working closely with the Summer Camp Director to manage the ordering of camp supplies and equipment.
Ensuring the proper use of facilities and equipment.
Communicate effectively with the Summer Camp Director to report any concerns about a campers and a staff members health safety and behavior.
Serve as a mentor and trainer to the Assistant Counselors
Schedule supervise and evaluate Assistant Counselors. Communicate the Assistant Counselor evaluation with the Summer Camp Director.
Participate in staff orientations pre-camp staff training preparations for camp opening and meetings.
Responsible for completing and submitting accurate inventory lists to the camp office ensuring that all listed items match the materials returned to storage
Responsible for overseeing end-of-summer check-out procedures for all staff. Ensuring all spaces utilized for the after care program are left in better condition than found.
Adhere to the procedures and policies outlined in the Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age and possess a degree.
At least 2 years of previous experience as a director teacher child care or a related field.
Prior experience in managing camps administratively is preferred.
Strong social organizational communication and computer skills are required.
Responsible energetic enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
Physical ability to participate in activities with campers (run sit on the floor walk and stand for longer periods of time).
Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences within a diverse population of campers and staff.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting and TB screening.

In striving to fulfill its mission The Potomac School seeks many different voices viewpoints and backgrounds. We recognize that differences are a source of strength and we know that everyone is enriched when each persons contributions and perspectives are valued.

Required Experience:

Director

DescriptionThe Potomac Plus PM Director is a seasonal position that reports to the Director of Summer Programs. This program will run from June 15 - July 31 2025 (no camp June 19 and July 3) and the expected hours of work are 2:00-5:15 pm Monday-Friday. The Director is responsible for planning super...

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations and activities including arrival activities snack and dismissal.
Ensuring that all activities are age appropriate and offer a safe engaging and high quality experience to the campers.
Maintain camper attendance and dismissal records in Campbrain or other database systems
Collaborate with Summer Admin team members to support the after school swim program.
Work closely with camp leadership to ensure continuity between the camp day and Potomac Plus.
Ensure smooth dismissal of campers on parent arrival.
Communicate with camper families if needed. Maintain a log of communication with camper families in Campbrain.
Actively participate in camp activities to build relationships with campers and staff.
Ensure all safety protocols and procedures established by are followed by campers and staff.
Be easily accessible to the Assistant Counselor to support them especially with camper discipline and emergency situations.
Working closely with the Summer Camp Director to manage the ordering of camp supplies and equipment.
Ensuring the proper use of facilities and equipment.
Communicate effectively with the Summer Camp Director to report any concerns about a campers and a staff members health safety and behavior.
Serve as a mentor and trainer to the Assistant Counselors
Schedule supervise and evaluate Assistant Counselors. Communicate the Assistant Counselor evaluation with the Summer Camp Director.
Participate in staff orientations pre-camp staff training preparations for camp opening and meetings.
Responsible for completing and submitting accurate inventory lists to the camp office ensuring that all listed items match the materials returned to storage
Responsible for overseeing end-of-summer check-out procedures for all staff. Ensuring all spaces utilized for the after care program are left in better condition than found.
Adhere to the procedures and policies outlined in the Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age and possess a degree.
At least 2 years of previous experience as a director teacher child care or a related field.
Prior experience in managing camps administratively is preferred.
Strong social organizational communication and computer skills are required.
Responsible energetic enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
Physical ability to participate in activities with campers (run sit on the floor walk and stand for longer periods of time).
Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences within a diverse population of campers and staff.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting and TB screening.