Summer Odyssey Camp Director

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Camp Director to lead a transformative summer camp experience for teens. This role involves overseeing camp operations, managing staff, and fostering meaningful relationships with participants and their families. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to inclusivity. Join a team that makes a significant impact in the lives of young individuals through engaging community experiences. If you are enthusiastic, organized, and passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must respect diverse needs and have a basic understanding of disabilities.
• Competency in providing care and sound decision-making is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee camp operations and manage staff and teen schedules.
• Ensure effective communication with parents and guardians.
• Organize daily activities and manage camp supplies.

Skills

Experience with children and teens

Team leadership

Decision-making

Effective communication

Organization

Dependability

Flexibility

Calmness under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

18 years or older

Job description

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 40

Salary/Wage Range: Hourly $21.00 to $21.00

Number Of Positions: 1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Camp Director is the go-to person on-site for parents, guardians, and direct-care staff working at camp. This position includes many responsibilities, with the primary goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for all teens and UCP Summer Odyssey staff.

Camp Director Qualities:

• Experience working with children, teens, or young adults – specifically individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to make decisions and adjust plans on the go.
• Effective communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, Organized, Responsible, Dependable, Flexible, Calm, and Consistent.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and oversight to direct care staff.
• Oversee check-in/check-out procedures.
• Manage parent expectations by developing relationships with teen participants and by conversing with parents or guardians at pick-up and drop-off times.
• Oversee daily camp schedule and activities.
• Organize carpools & bus routes to daily activities.
• Manage payment of activities and reconciliation of petty cash.
• Manage medication administration for teens as needed.
• Organize and lead on-site activities.
• Replenish/refresh camp supplies at the UCP office as needed.
• Ensure camp materials are at the program each morning and collected at the end of each day (coordinating alternate arrangements when out sick or on vacation).
• Ensure that all documents, program materials, and equipment are accounted for and securely stored.
• Daily review of payroll hours.
• Manage daily schedule of staff and teens (problem-solving coverage for absences, reassigning staff, etc.).
• Complete required paperwork daily and submit to the office (sign in/out logs, medication logs, incident reports, etc.).
• Maintain confidentiality of teens and staff.
• Daily Communication with the UCP office regarding camp updates, information exchange, etc.
• Maintain clear and open communication with Inclusion Facilitators, parents, and UCP office staff.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Hours are approximately 7:45am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday from June 16 - August 15, 2025. Pre-camp prep work and additional training will be available starting in May. No camp on June 19 and July 4. The Camp Odyssey Director should plan for a daily break lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, planned when least disruptive to the daily schedule (not during high traffic/sign-in and out times). Overtime should be pre-approved.

Transportation:

A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, liability coverage and a personal vehicle are required for this position. This position may provide incidental transportation for clients to and from activities, so responsible driving is a must.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people through meaningful community experiences!

AA/EOE

Qualifications:

Required/Preferred Education and Experience:

• Respect for different needs, abilities, values, beliefs and cultures.
• Basic understanding of people both with and without disabilities.
• Competency in providing care for others and sound decision making.
• Respect for differences.
• Understanding of providing care and supervising others and how it relates to people with disabilities.
• Must be 18+

Application Instructions:

Please send your resume to Carol at [e-mail]

Contact:

Org: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County
Contact: Carol Van Handel
Web: www.ucpdane.org
Email: [e-mail]