What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Season Resident Camp Director position at Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc?
Position Summary:
This position works with the Director of Camping Services to assist with recruiting and make hiring recommendations for camp staff. She/he will maintain pre-camp communications with camp staff and in cooperation with the Director of Camping Services is responsible for planning the camp program and making preparations for pre-camp training.
Major Accountabilities:
- Attend monthly meetings with the other camp directors. 4 of the meetings are mandatory to attend in person
- Attend 2-3 trainings pertaining to the roll of Camp Director
- Following procedures and policies for hiring camp staff; IE hiring authorizations, reviewing applications, interview potential camp staff in person, check references, and recommend the hiring of camp staff.
- Assist with collecting all required HR paperwork as needed
- Work with the Director of Camping Services and/or Manager of Camping Services to develop a comprehensive pre-camp training, which includes all required topics.
- Maintain open communication with the camp staff and Director of Camping Services
- Assist with and attend camp promotion and camper recruitment including but not limited to camp open houses, informational nights, camp fairs and call in nights for registration.
- Review and make recommendations concerning camp materials including but not limited to camp confirmations, staff manuals, ACA materials, forms and letters needed for the operation of camp.
- Be available and respond to inquiries by potential staff
- Work on projects individually or as small teams as assigned
- Willing to attend the American Camp Association conference
Skills and Competencies:
The Pre-Season Resident Camp Director must be at least 25 years of age, college graduate or its equivalent preferred. Have 18 weeks of administrative experience in a camp or camp like setting. The Camp Director will possess experience which relates to job responsibilities including successful experience in outdoor programs, management of children and staff, and communication skills. They will demonstrate good judgment in anticipating and preventing accidents, and possess the ability to make sound decisions in a crisis. The candidate must show the willingness to abide by the policies and practices of the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, State of Ct and American Camp Association at all times. Camp Directors must have current memberships or become a member of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
