Summer Day Camp Assistant Director

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 TeamAs 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 QualitiesAbility to help children grow in character, experiences and insightsKnowledge in the area of program planningAbility to guard the health and well-being of campers at all timesCapable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activitiesPrior experience working with children in a leadership positionEffective communication skills and public speaking abilityEnthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situationsCPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer beginsAssistant Director ResponsibilitiesWork with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experienceSupervise 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 mannerAssist Director in program planning, camper management and day-to-day camp logisticsComplete and submit daily and weekly administrative tasks electronicallyGreet families and campers upon arrival and help orientate them to campEstablish rules with campers and staff and review emergency proceduresManage parent expectations by knowing your campers and conversing with parents at pick-up and drop-off timesAssist 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 assignedOur camp is located at White Beeches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, NJ. Camp will run Tuesday-Friday from July 1 through August 9 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.Find out more at #J-18808-Ljbffr

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