Summer Day Camp Assistant Director

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in summer camps is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Director to join their team. This role involves active participation in camp activities, supporting the Camp Director in creating memorable experiences for campers. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with children. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to fostering growth and fun in a safe environment. Join us for an exciting summer at Cedar Rapids Country Club, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a leadership role.
• Ability to guard campers' health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily camp activities and ensure camper safety.
• Assist in program planning and manage day-to-day logistics.
• Greet families and manage parent expectations.

Skills

Program Planning

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

CPR/First Aid Certification

Child Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!

As an Assistant Director, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Our Assistant Director supports the Camp Director in the execution of the camp program and completes all necessary paperwork, all the while interacting with our campers throughout the entire day. As you assist with the management of campers, their families, club logistics, your small staff team and other camp happenings, you will be truly supported by the KE Camps Year-Round Office all the way.

Assistant Director Qualities

Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
Knowledge in the area of program planning
Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities
Prior experience working with children in a leadership position
Effective communication skills and public speaking ability
Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins
Assistant Director Responsibilities

Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water, as needed (lifeguard certification not required)
Work with, and assist in the supervision of, counselors in a supportive manner
Assist Director in program planning, camper management and day-to-day camp logistics
Complete and submit daily and weekly administrative tasks electronically
Greet families and campers upon arrival and help orientate them to camp
Establish rules with campers and staff and review emergency procedures
Manage parent expectations by knowing your campers and conversing with parents at pick-up and drop-off times
Assist Director in managing any non-staff issues that may arise including, but not limited to, camper behavior issues, parent complains, etc.
Complete other duties, as assigned
Our camp is located at Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids, IA. Camp will run Monday-Friday from June 9 through August 8 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.

Find out more at www.kecamps.com!

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://kecamps.workbrightats.com/jobs/1175923