What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Director position at Wiz Kids Foundation?
Summer Camp Site Manager
The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic professional to manage and direct camp related activities during the summer camp session.
Camp Description, Locations, Website
The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic professional to manage and direct camp related activities during the summer camp session.
Camp Description, Locations, Website
- Wiz Kids Camps are seasonal youth camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
- Various locations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
- http://www.wizkidscamps.com
- The top administrator with oversight for implementation of operating procedures and policies, the completion of risk assessments, and recording of incidents.
- Maintenance and administration of the camp site.
- Works closely with the HR Director and Operations Director in operations of the camp.
- Providing support/leadership for staff and participants.
- Evaluates staff on the implementation of weekly lesson plans, sports programming, and field trip management.
- Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of all campers and subordinate staff at all times.
- Informing parents of upcoming activities, child behavior, and injuries that occurred during camp hours.
- Leads weekly on-site staff meetings during the summer camp season.
- Support and mentor staff in their daily camp planning, problem solving, setting and achieving professional goals.
- Work closely with the Assistant Site Manager to ensure that property and equipment is well maintained.
- Observe and evaluate participant energy and safety during camp hours.
- Uphold Wiz Kids programming culture during summer camp season and provide direct support for staff including feedback and guidance.
- Parent interaction including being front of house and the first point of contact for any queries, complaints and/or site visits.
- Model professional behavior for staff, campers and volunteers.
- Mentor staff and volunteers during staff meetings and in the field.
- Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
- Additional duties as contracted.
- Prior experience in managing camp program activities, or other personnel supervisory experience (preferably in a childcare setting) is required.
- Bachelor's or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
