Job Description

Posting number: 00939

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Camp Director

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation

Summary

The City of Upper Arlington operates a custodial Summer Day Camp program for ages 6-12. Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Day Camp Director is responsible for the daily operation, safety and supervision of Summer Day Camp staff and participants throughout the summer. Summer Day Camp Directors are responsible for following and ensuring staff and participants follow all City and Camp policies and directives. This is a 40-hour 10/11 week position with a maximum of five unpaid vacation days.

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Examples of duties

1. Ensures the safety and well-being of all staff and campers throughout the duration of Camp.
2. Supervises Assistant Directors and Camp Leaders on a daily basis.
3. Schedules staff on a mixed shift/rotational basis and ensures adequate staff to camper ratio, per Camp policy.
4. Assists with camper check-in and check-out on a rotational basis with Assistant Directors.
5. Creates and directs a schedule and variety of FUN and engaging games and activities throughout the duration of camp.
6. Participants in and ensures active participation and engagement with participants during games, field trips, pool visits and both active and passive play.
7. Communicates with parents/guardians, answering question and resolving concerns.
8. Maintains and ensures all pertinent forms are completed in a timely manner, i.e., Discipline Log, Field Trip Permission Forms, Worker’s Compensation, etc.
9. Serves as a role model for staff and campers.
10. Creates a Camp environment where staff is free to share ideas and initiate new practices to enhance staff and camper experiences.
11. Assists staff and campers in building self-esteem, independence and confidence.
12. Communicates camp activities to parents/guardians using the designated software/apps, etc.
13. Oversees preparation for weekly field trips.
14. Demonstrates enthusiasm and positive energy for camp as a whole.
15. Demonstrates regular, predictable and punctual attendance.
16. Provides guidance and growth opportunities for staff.
17. Performs end-of-summer evaluations of Assistant Director and Camp Leaders and provides feedback to staff.
18. Additional duties may be assigned as warranted.

Qualifications

1. Interest in and ability to lead a group of individuals to build a cohesive, fun team.
2. Interest in working with children and a general concern for children.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Ability and experience to engage and supervise staff and campers.
5. General interest in recreational play, programming and having fun.
6. Must possess the knowledge, experience and/or educational background suited to the requirements of the position, including ambition, initiative, outstanding communicative skills, organizational skills and a general interest in children.
7. Must possess the ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to: running, jumping, skating, sustained walking, swimming, and similar physical activities as directed.
8. Must possess the ability to remain outdoors for a sustained period of time throughout the day and over the course of the summer.

Supplemental information

1. The City of Upper Arlington will determine the hourly rate for Camp Directors annually.
2. This is a 40-hour, 10-11 week position with a maximum of five unpaid vacation days.
3. All Camp Directors must complete an annual drug and background screening.