Assistant Summer Day Camp Director - Westminster, United States - The Ranch Country Club

Description

• The Assistant Camp Director assists in the management of camp activities, ensuring the well-being, safety, and supervision of campers and staff.
• They support the planning, implementation, and coordination of camp operations while assisting in administrative duties.

• Assist in developing a camp curriculum featuring level-appropriate leisure and recreational activities.
• Support in planning daily camp activities and creating activity schedules.
• Assist in modifying activities to accommodate campers with special needs.
• Assist in managing the allocated budget presented by the Summer Camp Director, including ordering camp equipment and supplies.
• Participate in hiring, training, and supervising staff. Support in monitoring staff performance, preparing and modifying work schedules, conducting employee counseling and evaluations, providing professional development, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support in supervising daily camp operations including set-up/clean-up.
• Assist in managing any issues that may arise, including camper behavior issues, parent complaints, etc.
• Assist in maintaining records and documenting processes.
• Support in ensuring safe practices and maintaining a healthy camp environment.
• Familiarize with and comply, at all times, with the Club's standards, policies, and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Assist in establishing and implementing emergency and safety procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for summer camp participants and their legal guardians/parents; also includes facilitating internal/external communications.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in education, recreation, or sports management preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience in childcare, recreation, or other child or youth-related fields in a related setting.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and enjoyment in working with all age groups.
• Understanding of and ability to perform required roles in emergencies.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills including strong verbal, written, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

• Requires the ability to safely lift items up to 30 pounds.
• Continuous walking and standing.
• Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, and repetitive actions.
• Be physically able to reach, bend, and stoop.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to project voice and get the attention of and cooperation from campers.

• Work is performed in an indoor/outdoor setting, busy and noisy environment.
• Some varied weather conditions are expected with exposure to heat/humidity, or cool/cold weather.

The rolling landscape with iconic views, upon which our beloved Ranch Country Club estate rests, has a long-winded and extensive history dating back to the 19th century. The land, homesteads, and overall appearance of The Ranch have changed alongside the passing of time and at the hands of the many owners who cared for it, but the tradition and roots where it was planted have stayed the same. From the original land grant given to the Marion family to the Ward Mansion and all the way to how the Club stands today, the Clubhouse holds strong with the integrity and passion of those who've passed through the threshold.

At The Ranch Country Club, we take pride in the traditions and values that have remained since the early days of The Ranch and hope always to be a place that our Members can consider home.