Assistant Director – #7618 – S
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Cave Springs Camp
Assistant Director
Job Description
If Interested please submit an application to: https://cavespringscamp.campbrainstaff.com/
Contract from May 1 until August 27th with potential for extension. Applicants are required to live on site. Room and board included.
Remuneration of $600 per week.
Purpose of Position
- The Assistant Director takes part in overseeing the coordination and administration of the summer camp program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and monitoring program activities
- Duties include program development, staff management, and ensuring site programs are carried out in a way that reflects the mission and values of Cave Springs Camp
- The position reports directly to the Program Director
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Assistant Director
Program Delivery:
- Develop, organize, promote, and manage the implementation of programs to ensure they achieve Cave Springs Camp’s goals and mission
- Oversee, coordinate and manage the daily operations and program functions of the summer camp program
- Coordinate logistics for summer camp program scheduling i.e. job boards, breaks, coverage and group schedules
- Develop summer session themes to be carried out by the program team
- Plan and promote the Servanthood Leadership Program
- Liaise with parents for all summer camp program related questions and concerns
Quality:
- Ensure that the summer camp program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization
- Ensure excellent parent and staff communication during the summer camp season; respond to concerns and requests, resolve issues, manage feedback and be accessible to parents who have questions pertaining to the summer camp and campers experience
- Assist with daily registrations tasks and maintenance of camper documentation using CampBrain database
- Be familiar with the principles of inclusivity and have experience with integrated programming for special needs campers
- Assist in behaviour management for the summer camp program
- Ensure the provision of safe & adequate equipment, facilities & training to drive a fun, recreational and engaging camp program for campers
- Ensure camp facilities are kept in clean and safe condition for campers and staff
Staffing and Leadership:
- Working with the Program Advisory Committee and Program Director, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff
- Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards
- Implement the human resources policies, COVID-19 policies, procedures and practices of the organization
- Implement a performance evaluation process established by Program Director for all program staff
- Engage volunteers for appropriate program activities using established volunteer management practices
- Ensure that all program staff receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the programs
- Assist in planning and delivery of staff training for all summer camp program staff
- Foster an effective and creative Christian work environment that supports staff and volunteer’s personal development, creativity, collaboration and transparency
- Supervise and delegate to program staff by providing direction, input, and feedback
Marketing and Promotion:
- Represent and promote camp activities and facilities within the United Church and the community
- Attend church presentations, job fairs, school visits, conferences to promote camp activities
- Promote programming activities to the school boards and other educational groups
Accountability
- The Program Coordinator is accountable to the Camp Director
- Ongoing direction and supervision are provided by the Camp Director
Conditions of Employment for an Assistant Director
That the employee:
- Submits to a criminal reference check at their own expense no later than May 1st (if over 18)
- Provides proof of a current certification in either Emergency First Aid with CPR-C or Standard First Aid with CPR-C for infant/child/adult or equivalent from a WSIB accredited organization by May 1st
- Agrees to the full term of employment and is available to work the appointed schedule
- Attends and participates fully in all Staff Training programs; the Camp Director must be notified of all schedule conflicts as soon as possible
- Agrees to live by and ensures the maintenance of all policies, procedures, and guidelines of Cave Springs Camp
***How to Apply:
If Interested please submit an application to: https://cavespringscamp.campbrainstaff.com/