What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Department Supervisor position at Tawonga Jewish Community Corp?
Job Title: Program Department Supervisor
Salary & Dates: $5,485. Dates for this position are May 21-August 8
Job Description: Program Directors are responsible for managing all camp programming including but not limited to: Campfires, Talent Shows, Dances, Electives and Lost and Found. Program Directors manage several Program Assistants who, along with the Program Director, plan and execute fun and innovative activities with camper bunks. Each bunk will be of a shared age which can range from around 8-17 years old. Program Directors can expect to lead several activity blocks a day. Program Directors will teach and lead classic Camp Tawonga activity blocks and also come up with their own programs. Program Directors live in shared staff housing.
Job Responsibilities
Plan & oversee all camp programming.
Work with unit heads to conceptualize and carry out unit programming.
Work with unit heads on camper issues which have possible programmatic solutions. Implement programming in these cases.
Attend any in-camp program of 3 or more units.
Create, plan and coordinate opening, closing and mid-session campfires as well as camper talent shows.
Supervise Program Department including direct supervision of two to three Program Assistants, as well as (1) Dance Specialist, (1) Drama Specialist and (1) Israel Programmer.
Liaison between Program and other Specialist Departments to synthesize their responsibilities, collaborate on programs and form a cohesive collegial “Department”.
Attend all 5:00pm Supervisors Meetings, unless on day off.
Audio-visual setup and support throughout camp.
Lost & found coordination and systemization.
Oversee use of all sports equipment, maintain inventory and organization of sports shed.
“Float Master” (Floats is camper free-time. The Program Director is a senior supervisor while the campers are participating in “Floats.” The Program Director is responsible for assigning counselors to activities and visiting the different activities to insure quality).
Additional Responsibilities:
Evaluations – writing evaluations for department staff throughout the summer
Shmira – Oversee bunk supervision between 10pm-12am. Supervisors have 5-6 shmira shifts a summer.
Communication with supervisor – Bring concerns or questions to your supervisor, there for support and advice.
Ruach Ride- supervising campers on the bus back to the Bay Area, and on the bus up to Camp Tawonga one or more times throughout the summer.
Bunk coverage- supervise bunks of campers when counselors are not available on occasion throughout the summer.
Meal Toran- Oversee meals throughout the summer, including leading blessings, coordinating with the kitchen staff to put out food, managing clean-up, and ensuring the meal goes smoothly.
Day in the Life
8:00 AM – Breakfast Meeting – be on time and ready to start the day
9:00 AM – Set-up department areas for morning blocks
9:30 AM – Morning Blocks (9:30-10:45 and 11:00-12:15)
12:30 PM – Lunch - (occasional bunk coverage)
1:30 PM – Sometimes there is a break, sometimes there is a block, sometimes this is bunk coverage
2:30 PM – 3rd Block
4:00 PM – Camper free choice time (lead drop in activities)
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Evening Blocks (7:30-8:15 and 8:30-9:15)
9:30 PM – Off (occasional bunk coverage and/or other duties)
Physical Requirements
The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made that enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Transport, set up and breakdown AV equipment and other supplies weighing up to 50 pounds across camp property
Be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Work in outdoor weather conditions
Almost all positions at Tawonga include long, active days where it is normal to walk 4-8 miles between staff housing, communally shared meals and various locations where work responsibilities occur.
Salary : $5,485