Division Head

$24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Position Summary: Children’s Aid Goodhue Center is seeking a Division Head to oversee the daily operations, staff management, and camper experience within an assigned division of a 7-week summer day camp program. This individual ensures a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for campers while supporting and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality programming.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership, organization, and direct supervision for one camp division, including Facilitators and Supply Aides.
• Guide and support staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate, inclusive, and engaging daily activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff at all times, including active supervision during high-risk activities such as swimming.
• Conduct regular divisional staff meetings to communicate expectations, review performance, and foster team development.
• Collaborate consistently with the Program Director and Center Director to align divisional goals with overall camp objectives.
• Assist in the development and execution of camp-wide programs, special events, and pre-camp staff orientation.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely documentation, including monthly calendars, schedules, and reports.
• Complete end-of-season divisional reports and conduct comprehensive performance evaluations for all staff within the camp division.
• Address behavioral or performance concerns promptly and professionally, implementing appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and a commitment to positive youth development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children in camp, school, or youth development settings.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, leadership, and team development.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of child development principles and behavior management strategies.
  
  

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.