Day Camp Director

Day Camp Director

POSITION SUMMARY

In service to the Penn Charter Summer Camps, the Director of Day Camps must model curiosity and a desire for professional growth. In addition to working closely and compassionately with campers and families, the Director of Day Camps works collaboratively with the Summer Camp Site Director and camp registrar. Additionally, they also demonstrate a desired commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion both in their service and in building relationships. The Day Camp Director is a seasonal, exempt, temporary employee.  The Director of Day Camps must attend mandatory orientation training as a prerequisite condition of employment. 

Must be able to work 7 days during summer camp in support of before and after care

Essential functions

Day Camp Counselor is responsible for:

• Working collaboratively with the Camp Director to plan and coordinate camp activities and schedules.
• Organize camp schedules
• Arrange transportation for field trips as needed.
• Communicate with families to collect money for field trips.
• In conjunction with the Camp Director, Human Resources and Payroll, manage orientation and training, track absences, and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Reporting details of incidents, such as accidents or rules violations to the Camp Director immediately
• Promote Day Camp
• Order and manage supplies
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ensure student safety.
• Participating in staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Energetic, empathetic, motivated, and patient
• Work ethic that reflects timeliness, a positive attitude and teamwork

Physical demands

• Physical capability to: Frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying materials up to 20 lbs. Repetitively bend, stretch and stoop, work with children on the floor, work outdoors in a variety of weather, fully maintain sight and sound supervision of children
• Physical ability to participate in activities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential function

Required education and experience

• Minimum of three years of documented experience in child care or a classroom/education setting 
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Two Professional References who can speak to the applicant’s character, qualifications, professional experience and work ethic (Relatives are not considered professional references.)

 Preferred education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field such as recreation
• Five or more years experience working with youth in recreational and school settings

William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.