Assistant Camp Director

Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Any Location, IA
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The Assistant Camp Director will assist in designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality summer camp programming, including day and overnight camp programs. The role will also involve supervising and evaluating seasonal staff, ensuring staff and participants follow safety protocols, and communicating with parents/caregivers regarding program procedures and incidents.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include assisting with program design, delivery, and evaluation, supervising and evaluating staff, ensuring safety protocols are followed, communicating with parents/caregivers, and providing direct support to programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities. They will be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships and have good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • 1-2 years of related experience in youth programs or nonprofit field
  • Knowledge of youth program standards and activities
  • Experience planning and facilitating youth programs
  • Experience in a supervisory role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate with children, teens, parents/guardians, donors, volunteers, and alumni in an enthusiastic and positive manner
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
  • Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability
  • Currently have, or be willing to obtain, the following certifications within 1 year of being hired: First Aid/CPR, Lifeguarding, and Mandatory Reporter certifications, Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and Air Brakes Endorsements (CDL), SERV Safe Food Protection Manager certification, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification, ACA Visitor

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Learning budget
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness programs
  • Visa/relocation assistance
  • Remote flexibility
  • Stipends
  • Bonus/commission
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