Summer Day Camp Assistant Director

KE Camps; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading summer camp provider as an Assistant Director, where you'll create memorable experiences for campers at a prestigious country club. This role involves active participation in camp activities, supporting the Camp Director in logistics and program planning, and ensuring the well-being of campers. With a focus on effective communication and leadership, you'll help foster growth and excitement in a fun, dynamic environment. Perfect for those passionate about working with children and creating lasting memories, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to help children grow in character and experiences.
• Prior experience in a leadership position with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and ensure a fun, safe camp experience.
• Assist in program planning and day-to-day camp logistics.
• Manage camper behavior and communicate with parents.

Skills

Program Planning

Effective Communication

Leadership

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

Experience Working with Children

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 Park Ridge Country Club in Park Ridge, IL. Camp will run Monday-Friday from June 9 through July 25 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.

Find out more at www.kecamps.com!

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