Director Residential Summer Camp

CAMP DIRECTOR - NEW JERSEY/PENNSYLVANIA

New Jersey Camp Jaycee is seeking a summer camp director.

Camp Jaycee is a residential summer camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The camp is located in Effort, Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains; the administrative office is in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

The director is responsible for onsite leadership of the residential summer camp program, overseeing the daily operations of the summer resident camp, including: the food service program, business, healthcare, camper and staff supervision/recruitment.

Applicants must possess: a bachelor’s degree in a related field; be at least 25 years old; have at least 3 to 5 years of experience with individuals with special needs. Experience with camps for individuals with special needs, a plus.

The candidate must be able to be certified in CPR and First Aid; have excellent crisis intervention skills; have excellent knowledge of program and activities specific to special needs camp; have excellent communication and organizational skills; and have a valid driver’s license, own vehicle, a good driving record and the ability to be insured by the agency's automobile insurance carrier.

The position is based in North Brunswick, NJ (off Season – September through May) and Effort, PA (in Season - full time 40 hours per week at camp location - June through August). Onsite housing provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assure overall supervision of Camp Jaycee the Director will be required to live at camp during the camp season (10-12 weeks).
• Review and implement adherence to funding source and state requirements.
• Assist Camp Coordinator and camp staff in evaluating all applicants for camp for acceptance.
• Recruit, hire and train, supervise, evaluate, and support staff following Camp Jaycee Personnel Policies in a manner that supports retention of seasonal staff.
• Recruit and hire staff based on camper enrollment and program management requirements.
• Attend camp counselor recruitment fairs as instructed; Domestic & potentially International.
• Prepare and conduct pre-camp and in-service staff training.
• Supervision and evaluation of staff.
• Provide an atmosphere for developing a good morale and well-being among the camp family.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate camp program that meets the needs and interests of the camps target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.
• Remain current with information on the developmental needs of Individuals with special needs.
• Learn, monitor, update and implement the crisis management plan, including emergency procedures.
• Design and ensure delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the camper population.
• Develop routines, schedules, and procedures for camp operation.
• Maintain and review records and evaluations of programs, operations, staff and facilities.
• Monitor safety of Camp Jaycee as it pertains to campers, staff, physical facility, natural environment. Recommend and implement changes as necessary as to ensure overall safety of camp.
• Prepare an evaluation and summary of current season including inventories, camper reports and recommendations for the upcoming season.
• Oversee the daily operation of the summer resident camp including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care.
• Director is the Primary contact person for campers, families and their support staff.
• Oversee the management of the food service area through supervision of Food Service Manager and review of food service program and orders.
• Develop and oversee the business management functions of the camp including financial record keeping, office operations, camp store, etc.
• Submit all required paperwork on time.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external groups to ensure the enhancement of the camp operation.
• Set and supervise office procedures, opening and closing day procedures for staff and campers.
• Assure the Camp meets all the requirements for the American Camp Association (ACA).
• Prepare camp operations to meet all regulations from Federal and State Agencies that fund campers and maintain working knowledge of all regulations.
• Prepare and implement a development plan to fund camper scholarships, capital improvements and program development.
• Develop and implement a plan to maximize the use of the camp in the off season.
• Develop and implement an aggressive camper recruitment and retention plan.
• Stay current on camping trends by networking with ACA and other special needs camps.
• Work collaboratively with the NJ Camp Jaycee Board of Directors and The Arc of NJ to provide vision and future direction of the Camp – including but not limited to operationally, regulatory, recruitment, programming, facilities, continuous improvements, etc.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000