Director, Summer Camp

General Function

The Program Director manages and coordinates the day to day operation of the 7 week summer youth park program and is responsible for ensuring the program is running smoothly, the children are having fun and the environment is safe.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Apply appropriate behavior management techniques while teaching staff and building relationships with parents to best serve the youth.

· Works with the Assistant Director to manage disciplinary action as needed, including youth and staff.

· Oversee the use of equipment and facilities. Reports damage to facility immediately to the Assistant Director

· Oversee safe drop off and dismissal process.

· Implement department safety and emergency policies to maintain health, safety and welfare of all youth and staff.

· Plan, supervise and lead the daily operations of the Town Park Program and create a fun and creative experience for youth.

· Assist in preparing and facilitating staff orientation as well as weekly staff meetings.

· Coordinates “in-house” program entertainment, theme days and field trips.

· Calculates and submits payroll for employees on bi-weekly basis.

· Schedules staff for early start and extended day.

· Plan, teach, follow-up and evaluate the work of program staff and counselors in training.

· Prepares report for the last week of the season with recommendations for the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Must have strong leadership skills, experience working with children, an outgoing and positive personality, energetic, self-motivated, highly organized and have the ability to effectively engage and lead a group of children and staff.

· Must be able to effectively communicate with a group of children and parents and stay calm in emergency or difficult situations.

· Group management skills including headcounts, maintaining staff ratios, handling conflicts in a positive and constructive manner and being able to adapt to challenging situations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum age 21 years
• High school graduation or the equivalent, preferably a BA
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading and supervising groups of children in a recreational or school setting. Experience supervising staff preferred.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or able to become certified before program begins (current certifications must be maintained throughout

Location:

Amesbury Town Park, 140 Friend St.

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week; Monday-Friday; Hours 8:30 pm – 4:30, (may flex with extended day program)

Dates of Employment:

June 22 – Aug. 14

Wage:

$23.00 – 25.00 per hour

Classification:

nonexempt, non-union, non-benefit eligible

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25