Director – Extended Care for Camps

Each summer, Cranbrook Schools Summer Camps host over 1,800 campers hailing from 20 states and nine countries to experience summer camp on Cranbrook’s historic 319-acre campus. For more information regarding all the camps, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Day Camps at a Glance

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Hire, train, manage, and evaluate staff
• Meet budget requirements
• Purchase supplies
• Setup and breakdown camp spaces
• Develop and operate program
• Act as main contact for parents regarding all aspects of the camp
• Maintain accreditation and licensing standards and rules
• Create and maintain policies for program

Qualifications Required:

• Due to state licensing and American Camp Association accreditation requirements, applicants must be at least 25 years of age or older.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• A minimum of two years administrative, supervisory and childcare experience
• Superior problem-solving skills and management skills
• Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents

Preferred: Prior experience in any of these areas: Camp Administration, Camp Program experience, Child Development, or Performance Development.

Timeframe: June 13 to August 11; Weekdays only except first and last. Must be able to work the entire length of camp.

Please Note: Directors are year-round employees. Pre-Season (January – May) and Post-Season (September – December) involve minimal hours spent working on updating camp programs, interviewing candidates for the summer camp season, and exploring professional development offered by the American Camp Association. Work hours during the camp session (June – August) are 40 hours per week, generally 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Wage: $23.50 per hour

Benefits: Lunch provided during camp session; discounts for children/grandchildren.