Assistant Camp Dir., Camp IB - Summer 2027

Asd 1817; Connecticut; On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The American School for the Deaf seeks an Assistant Camp Director for the Isola Bella summer program in Salisbury, CT. You’ll support the Camp Director, lead camp activities, and coordinate schedules to ensure safe, engaging experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth.

Ideal candidates hold ASL proficiency, leadership experience, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred; background checks and safety certifications are expected or strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Over 21 years old with ability to pass DCF and DPS background checks.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; minimum 2 years experience with deaf and hard-of-hearing youth.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training certificates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Summer Program in cooperation with the Camp Director.
• Supervise evening programs and sports activities as planned by Team Leaders.
• Perform Camp Director duties in their absence.
• Assist in scheduling, planning, and field trips.
• Assist in program development and evaluation.
• Maintain a daily log of camp activities.
• Assist in staff recruitment and scheduling.
• Guide Team Leaders with camp activities and lead the camp leadership team.
• Coordinate staff schedules, camper activities, and daily programming.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Supervisory experience

ASL proficiency

First Aid/CPR awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR, CAMP ISOLA BELLA - Summer 2027

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains on Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut, Isola Bella means Beautiful Island in Italian. Isola Bella was bequeathed to The American School by the late Ferrari Ward and his wife, Muriel Alvord Ward. Both were members of the ASD Board of Directors and Mrs. Ward was the first woman to serve on the board. Through this wonderful gift, the American School became the United States' first school for the deaf to offer a summer program for deaf and hard of hearing youngsters and is the only camp for deaf children in Southern New England. Isola Bella is a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf children ranging in age from 8 years to 17 years old. A wide variety of activities are offered depending on camper's skill and interest level. Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, camp studies, swimming, sailing and canoeing, water skiing, overnight camping, hiking, team and non-competitive games and a variety of special trips and projects. The philosophy of the program is learning through experience.

Description: Seasonal

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Camp Director assists in the overall operation of the Summer Camp Program, serves as Acting Camp Director in the absence of the Camp Director.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Assists in the overseeing of the Summer Program in cooperation with the Camp Director.
• Supervises and oversees evening programs, including sports activities as planned by the Team Leaders to provide the support to the camp activities.
• Performs all the duties of the Camp Director in their absence.
• Assists the Camp Director in scheduling, planning, and implementation of programs, including field trips.
• Assists in the development of new programs and evaluates all programs.
• Keeps a daily log of camp activities.
• May assist the Camp Director with camp preparation to include recruiting.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
• Guide the Team Leaders with activities at the camp.
• Serves as a member of the camp leadership team and works closely with the camp director to ensure the safe, effective, and successful operation of all camp programs and activities.
• Assist the camp director with the development of staff schedules, camper activities, daily programing, special events, and field trips, ensuring that activities are appropriately staffed, organized, and safely conducted.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applicants must be over age twenty-one and will be required to submit both DCF and DPS background checks
• Bachelor's Degree preferred and must have a minimum 2 years of experience with deaf and hard of hearing children/youth.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in ASL
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training Certificate strongly encouraged.
• Prior camp experience within a supervisory capacity.
• Applicants must demonstrate good judgment and excellent leadership skills
• The Assistant Camp Director will be responsible to uphold and maintain the standards required under the Youth Camping Act.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.