Camp Director
Location: Springfield, VA 22152
Congregation Adat Reyim/Adat Reyim Preshool is looking for a dynamic summer camp director for a six-week summer program beginning June 19 and ending Friday, July 28. (A seventh week can be added if desired.) The camp runs from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The curriculum has been set up and can be adapted for children aged 2.5 through rising first grade. Campers are grouped by age.
In this role, your duties will include designing suitable recreational activities, ordering camp supplies, and hiring/training camp employees. Your duties may also include modifying activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
To ensure success, camp directors should exhibit experience in developing camp curricula and demonstrate the ability to assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of a camp. Outstanding candidates prioritize the safety of all campers and ensure an excellent camp experience.
Camp Director Responsibilities:
• Consulting with stakeholders to determine camp requirements.
• Reviewing and editing a camp curriculum with level-appropriate leisure and recreational activities.
• Planning daily camp activities and creating activity schedules.
• Presenting camp information to prospective parents, when required.
• Hiring camp counselors.
• Overseeing camp employees and ensure the wellbeing of campers.
• Managing the allocated budget, as well as ordering camp equipment and supplies.
• Modifying activities for campers with special needs.
• Ensuring safe practices and a healthy camp environment.
• Keeping records and documenting processes.
Camp Director Requirements:
• Experience as a camp director managing similarly structured camps.
• Experience in planning and developing camp curricula, as well as modifying activities when required.
• Advanced ability to hire, train, and oversee camp employees, as well as ensuring the campers' wellbeing.
• Experience in working with children, as well as arranging camp accommodations, meals, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor expenses.
• Proficiency in office software, including MS Word, Excel
• Knowledge of activity-related safety regulations, as well as health and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to document processes and perform recordkeeping.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
See link below to see what Summer Camp was like last year.
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