Assistant Director - Camp Cedarledge

Job Details: Job Location: Camp Cedarledge

• Pevely, MO, Position Type: Camp , Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Assistant Director – Cedarledge assists in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the camp director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

and ACCOUNTABILITIES Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers. Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated. Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session.

Assumes check-in duties as delegated. Reviews unit roster and camper information forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled. Assist with designing, delivering, and evaluating camp programs that meet the needs and interests of the camps target populations and ensure their delivery in a safe and quality manner.

Assist with hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of seasonal staff. Oversee Dining Hall Operations Assist in the daily operation of the summer camp including food service, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and health care. Provide unit, staff, and camper assistance as directed. Maintains all necessary records, reports, inventories, and evaluations.

Submits all required reports, administrative records, and paperwork according to established deadlines Assists in providing direction and support to all staff in handling accidents, incidents, and emergencies. Immediately inform the Camp Director in the event of accidents, incidents, and emergencies. Coordinates the completion of required reports Act as the Camp Director and assume the responsibilities as such in the Camp Director’s absence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21 Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures Has successful experience working with groups of children Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and ability to maintain positive attitude Has energy, stamina, and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors Two years of camp experience is preferred Supervisory experience REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain Basic Water Rescue or ARC Lifeguard, or willingness to obtain.

Small Craft Safety: Canoeing, or willingness to obtain USA Archery 1, or willingness to obtain If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee: Is required to talk and hear, stand, and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.

Is required to reach with hands and arms Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds EXPOSURES Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust.

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