Youth Programs Day Camp Director

ABOUT US

Come work with us! Leroy Springs & Co. is committed to providing fundamental access to recreation and education in the region, home to the historic Springs Cotton Mills. We are a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years and a long-held belief that all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities.

By promoting the importance of the outdoors, recreation and education through all phases of life, we foster a sense of community and opportunities for people to come together. Opportunities can be found on our website at Leroy Springs.com if you are interested in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or a segue into the nonprofit, golf or parks recreation industries.

• FREE Anne Springs Close Greenway Membership
• Employee discounts for Springmaid Mountain and more
• Eligible to participate in WellSprings Employee Wellness Program
• Enrollment in 401(k) retirement and savings plan option

OVERVIEW

This position works within the Greenway’s Youth Program team, supporting our goal of providing high quality programming while connecting children to the outdoors through recreational and educational activities. During the summer, the Day Camp Director oversees the execution of our summer camps (PreK-10^th grade). During the school year, this position plans and executes ‘Off Season Camps’ as well as strategizes for the next upcoming summer season.  The ideal candidate has a strong background working with children and has a passion for helping connect children with the outdoors. This position is essential to the larger operations of running camp, with specific attention paid to scheduling of activities and supervision of staff and children. Candidates must be comfortable making behavioral, staff, and daily decisions, including parent communication. They should continually set an example for staff by engaging in activities with children and providing quality enrichment that enhances the child’s social skills, appreciation of the outdoors, and general well-being.

KEY FUNCTIONS – Summer Season 

• Oversees the implementation of programming based on camp program goals, policies and procedures in order to provide a quality outdoor education and camp experience for campers; leads by example while promoting a fun camp environment
• Conducts training for Camp Counselors and Camp Leads who will benefit the camps programs and provide a positive and safe experience for participants of various age groups
• Works in conjunction with the Youth Programs Administrative Assistant to manage enrollment in camps programs and move through the waitlist effectively 
• Oversees formal observations of staff; completes end of season reviews; administers performance plans as needed 
• Supervises the planning and execution of the Leader in Training program
• Works to build positive rapport with participants families; both in person and via digital communication 
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding programs, services and personnel; addresses and/or communicates concerns to supervisors
• Maintains high standards of health, sanitation, safety and security to prevent accidents and able to respond appropriately in emergency situations
• Works to ensure smooth daily functioning of the programs (i.e. ordering of supplies, facilitation of programming, schedule creation, maintaining accurate attendance records, managing children’s behaviors, relaying building and ground maintenance issues, opening, closing procedures, etc.)
• Is familiar with our childcare management system and able to effectively navigate it
• Fiscal accountability for Greenway Summer Camps budget
• Maintains, utilizes and stores equipment and facilities properly; reports repairs
• Works with Outdoor Recreation Supervisor to provide recreation programming for students to broaden their outdoor skills
• Works in conjunction with Youth Programs Director to adhere to ACA (American Camp Association) camp standards 
• Works in conjunction with Youth Programs Preschool Site Director to smoothly execute summer camp programs for Pre-K and Kindergarten age groups
• Identifies areas of improvement and makes recommendations based on assessments, current research and developmentally appropriate practices
• Other duties as assigned

 KEY FUNCTIONS – Off Season 

• Plans, schedules, and executes programing for participants during ‘Off Season Camps’ (single day and week long)
• Supports other Youth Programs (Preschool and Afterschool on the Greenway) as onsite director when other directors are unavailable 
• Works to make improvements for the upcoming camp season based on parent and camper feed back
• Attend local hiring events to keep local staff engaged and recruit new staff members
• Takes ownership over Summer hiring in conjunction with the HR department 
• Participates in continued education conferences to make improvements to camps programs

THE LSC WAY

Our Culture is a top priority.  As part of our commitment to culture, we have written a number of ‘Fundamentals’ called The LSC Way that are traits we value in our daily activities.   The fundamentals that are critically important to this position are:

• Invest in Relationships
• Take Ownership
• Be Relentless About Improvement
• Get Clear on Expectations
• Be Process Driven

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong decision making, organizational, versatility, initiative, and human relation skills 
• Camp experience is highly preferred
• Strong supervisory skills 
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
• Above average interpersonal skills with strong written/oral communication skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of people and circumstances
• Able to be outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
• Computer skills necessary: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to effectively implement programming and identify needs for process improvements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• High school diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Previous management experience preferred 
• Ability to supervise, lead and direct the work of others
• Negative TB skin test
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications 
• Child Abuse prevention training; will train

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION       
Summer Season: Camp Counselors, Camp Leads, Outdoor Recreation Supervisor
School Year Programs: Off Season Camps Staff 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an office and recreation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record