Join us at Easterseals NY- Camp Colonie in Cohoes, NY for an exciting career as a (temporary) Summer Camp Director for a special needs camp.

Applicants must be available July 1st-August 16th (skip July 4th)

Salary Range: $32-38/Hr. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie.
• Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities.
• Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to, the day camping program.
• Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with the information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations.
• Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
• Adhere to regulation set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations.
• Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by clinical and instructional staff.
• Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations.
• Report on utilization rates related to clinical services using the NYS RS-2 form.
• Collect and monitor clinical session notes.
• Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts.
• Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file.

Experience and Education:

• BS degree in a field related to camping, rehabilitation or education
• NYS Students with Disabilities (SWD) Teacher Certification
• Minimum of five years of administrative or supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Who We Are

Camp Colonie is a six week long integrated summer camp program for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. Camp Colonie provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. 

About Easterseals NY

Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope, and answers- http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/.

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.