Site Director

Pay Range: $9,000 - $10,000

Primary Purpose:

This position is highly focused on the development of people, from campers to the leadership team, in our program.  They will provide mentorship, support, encouragement, and coaching to staff and campers.  The Site directors oversee the daily operations of camp.

Site Directors comprise part of the camp campus leadership team and the directors team.  The Site Director reports directly to the Community Education Department Directors.

Education/Certification:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Have obtained or currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two years of experience in a childcare related field

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and give direction to others
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively and professionally with a team
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to safely operate 15 passenger van
• Ability to lead staff trainings related to your responsibilities
• Organized and can manage time well
• Working knowledge and ability to use Google platform (drive, docs, spreadsheets, etc) and email
• Working knowledge and ability to use virtual meeting platforms such as ZOOM or Google Meet

Experience:

• Experience working with school-age children in a school, after school or summer program
• Experience in developing, coaching, or mentoring others in a work or organization setting
• Leadership experience

Training

• Must be First Aid and CPR certified (can be trained by SDC).
• Must participate in the Child Abuse Awareness training.
• Must attend leadership team retreat, staff applicant interview day, staff retreat for camp training, planning and any other designated staff training/development.
• Will need to maintain 15-20 hours of continuing education each year

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

General:

• Be knowledgeable about and adhere to proper procedures and expectations set forth by the Texas Health and Human Services / Department of Family Protective Services, the Summer Day Camp handbook, and the school district employee handbook.
• Must be committed, caring, and understanding; they must be aware that they are to be positive role models for the campers and staff.
• Portraying a professional and positive attitude and using leadership qualities effectively.
• Assist in any other duties or responsibilities assigned

Accountability:

• Actively assists in overseeing the total operation of their site.
• Oversees proper procedures and expectations are being followed by staff.
• Sees to it that campers are supervised carefully at all times.
• Ensuring physical and emotional safety practices are being implemented by all employees.
• Maintains all building facilities, camp supplies, and equipment with care and pride. Reports any hazards to the College Station ISD Operations Department.

Administrative:

• Assists in planning, reviews, approves, coordinates, and prepares camp programming.
• Coordinate and facilitate field trips and field trip procedures.
• Work with the Site Administrative Assistant to prepare camper accountability.
• Direct and work with Health Care staff to prepare camp supplies, camper medications, documentation, and travel supplies.
• Oversees and assists in prepping, sorting, cleaning, and storing of supplies for camp operation.
• Assists in overseeing daily cleaning duties are completed thoroughly.
• Able to weekly dedicate several hours of planning and meeting with leadership and directors in the months leading up to camp starting.
• Attend weekly staff and leadership meetings.
• Assist leadership team and director team in planning and implementing staff training and events prior to camp.
• Meet assigned deadlines.

Communication & Development:

• Portrays a professional and positive attitude and utilizes leadership qualities effectively.
• Actively supports, coaches, sets goals, and provides feedback to all camp staff/volunteer positions and campers on a regular basis.
• Provide constructive feedback, redirect, and address performance concerns with all camp staff/volunteer positions and campers appropriately if needed.
• Provide feedback to the Community Education Department directors addressing staff concerns and successes.
• Provide feedback to the Community Education Department directors for staff evaluations.
• Maintains open communication and good relationships with parents, communicating concerns with camper(s) and successes
• Communicates and interacts with district and school personnel.

Engagement:

• ACTIVELY participating in activities of small and large groups.
• ACTIVELY supporting staff during activities, discipline, planning responsibilities
• The ability to laugh at oneself.
• Is willing to get messy with food items, paint, water, shaving cream, etc.
• Take initiative to solve problems, clean up, or take charge when needed.
• Able to adapt and be flexible when needed.

Working Conditions:

• This is a physically demanding position.
  • Ability to be on their feet for long periods of time
  • Ability to safely lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies
  • Ability to stoop and bend
• Maintain emotional control and professionalism under stress.