Assistant Camp Director
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 24
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday with pre and post-camp care options the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Day Camp offers premium summer programs infused with Jewish learning and values from Kindergarten through high school. Located on the Longmeadow/Springfield MA line the Springfield JCC Day Camp is easily accessible for CT and MA residents. Our secure camp is located on 20 acres of beautiful grounds with basketball courts a playground athletic fields private woods a high and low ropes course a zip line a picnic grove a pavilion and more. Additionally its air-conditioned indoor facility boasts a fitness center an auditorium with a performance stage an arts and crafts studio classrooms flexible play spaces and best of all: an indoor 6 lane 25-yard swimming pool!
With the encouragement and guidance of our highly-skilled staff campers of all abilities and faiths participate in programs and activities designed to foster safe fun growth creativity Jewish values/traditions and lasting friendships. Instruction from our arts and crafts archery/nature ropes course Judaic and sports specialists will help campers discover their hidden talents. Whether making new friends or developing new skills Springfield JCC Day Camp-ers will experience their best summer ever!
Camp Staff Orientation is: 4-8pm on June 16th 17th 18th
Camp Runs: June 22nd through August 14th
Assistant Camp Director
During the period leading up to camp the Assistant Director will work 810 hours per week including but not limited to:
Assisting in the planning of camp programming and activities in collaboration with the Camp & Youth Director
Creating group schedules and assisting with the development of a master camp schedule
Preparing attendance systems and rosters
Assisting in the creation scheduling and facilitation of staff orientation and training
During the summer the Assistant Director will transition to a full-time role (40 hours per week) with additional hours as needed:
Assisting with the day-to-day operations and smooth functioning of camp
Serving as a supervisory presence and supporting counselors throughout the camp day
Assisting counselors in addressing camper behavioral concerns using positive guidance strategies
Ensuring campers physical emotional and social needs are being met
Communicating with families as needed regarding camper experiences concerns or incidents
Assisting with planning implementation and evaluation of camp activities and special events
Supporting safety procedures emergency response and incident documentation
Upholding and modeling the mission values and expectations of the JCC
Requirements:
At least 21 years old
MA CORI/SORI/EEC background clearance
Must be able to commit to all 8 weeks of camp in addition to at least 2 weeks pre-camp (including orientation)
First Aid/CPR Certification (will be provided)
2 years summer camp experience in a leadership role
Pay Range:
$22- $24
Placement dependent on education level and years of experience
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Organizational skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Attention to detail
