Employment

Title: Day Camp Director

Hours: Part Time
Education:College - 2 years Degree
Experience:1 ~ 3 year
Dept./Org.:Human Resources
Job Type:Seasonal (Summer)

Date Updated: JANUARY 2019

     

Job Title:                            Day Camp Director – Bubbling Springs Day Camp

Department:                       Department of Community Services and Recreation                                       

Reports To:                       Director of Community Services & Recreation

Status:                                P/T – Seasonal 

Schedule:                          Approximately 40 hours per week – up to 10 weeks

 

 

 

  1. SUMMARY:

    Under supervision, is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of Bubbling Springs Day Camp.  The Director is responsible for the development of a competent team of individuals that meet consumer and program performance objectives.  The Director will supervise seasonal Day Camp staff on-site during camp operating hours and will be the main point of contact for parents and guardians of attendees.

  2. Staff-Related  RESPONSIBILITIES
    Under supervision, manages seasonal Day Camp employees.

  1. Physical Demands and Working Conditions

      Outdoors –80%   Office – 20%   

     

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, and balance. 
  • Ability to regularly use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms.  
  • Routinely must lift, move and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. 
  • Must be able to endure temperatures ranging from cool to extreme heat.

 

  1. Essential Functions

    The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

  2. Assists the Director of Community Services & Recreation in the hiring of seasonal Day Camp staff.

  3. Under supervision, assign and delegate staff duties to meet program participants’ needs and goals.

  4. Plan activities for each upcoming week to assure a steady flow of events that promote program consistency.

  5. Under supervision, manages the day-to-day operations of Bubbling Springs Day Camp during its seasonal operation.

  6. Document injuries and incidents on appropriate forms provided by the Township.Reports all incidents to the Director of Community Services & Recreation within 24 hours.

  7. Ensure records of program participants are kept up to date and maintained in a confidential file.

  8. Assure participants of the Bubbling Springs Day Camp program receive the correct dosage of medication at the prescribed time, administered through the Camp Nurse.

  9. Assure each participant adheres to their dietary restrictions and requirements.

  10. Makes annual budget recommendations to Director of Community Services & Recreation.

     

  11. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  12. Ability to assist in instructional tasks.

  13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, associates and the public.

  14. Ability to utilize computers, relevant software, phones and other types of electronic or manual office equipment.

  15. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

     

  16. Education, Experience and Special Requirements

 

Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Leisure Services or similar field is required.  The successful candidate will have a minimum two years supervisory experience working with children in an educational or child-care facility. 

 

Special Requirements:  A driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey.  Reliable transportation is required.  All applicants must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.