Leadership Program Director

Leadership Program Director 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 1419 Taughannock Boulevard, Ithaca, NY 14850 $600 a day - Seasonal Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways 1,922 reviews $600 a day -

Seasonal Job Summary :

The Leadership Program Director is responsible for assisting the Camp Director in the design, planning, implementation and staffing of key camp programming, especially the CIT program, as well as other components including but not limited to all camp activities, thematic arts and crafts activities, and evening programs. The Leadership Program Director will assist the Camp Director in the day-to-day management of the overall camp program through daily contact with counselors, CITs, Unit Leaders and program staff as well as through other duties at the direction of the Camp Director.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Additional duties may be assigned) Attend all staff training weeks. Participate in the planning and conducting of pre-camp training. Assist the Counselors in creating the weekly schedule for each unit, ensuring brochure content and girl planning occurs. Assist the Camp Director in the creation of weekly schedules and rosters for campers and staff members, including units, breaks, and all activities. Maintaining in-depth knowledge about the facility and its emergency action plan; ensure proper safety procedures are followed and activate the emergency action plan when necessary; respond to on-site incidents and accidents. Follow reporting procedures to the Camp Director and

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Director of Outdoor Experience. Utilize CPR and First Aid training as necessary. Maintain an understanding of NYS Department of Health standards, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, and American Camp Association Standards as pertaining to the program areas. Acting as a leader and role model to other staff members through enthusiastic participation in all camp programming, utilizing excellent customer service skills, maintaining a professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition, maintaining the tenets of the Girl Scout Law, and communicating with other staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging. Assist in the day-to-day operations of camp through administering camper mail, snack time and maintenance of lost and found items (including documenting items for Facebook posts). Additionally, assist the Camp Director in overseeing any day-to-day operations such as food services, health services, programs, human resource matters, interaction with parents, and camper/staff supervision. Cover unit staff evenings off as requested. Assist with check in and check out procedures. Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc. Assist the Camp Director in planning and implementing all-camp activities and campfires for camp. Assign staff where needed. Ensure counselors are keeping program areas clean and organized. Inform the Camp Director of any needed supply/equipment purchases, damaged or missing program supplies. Serve as on-site weekend supervisor one or more weekends during the camp season, specifically weekends where CITs are on site, which will require permission from parents if there are any off-site excursions planned for that time. Fills in for Camp Director as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Leadership Program Director assists the Camp Director in supervising the Counselors and CITs. The Leadership Program Director assists the Camp Director in supervising the CIT's, but does not directly supervise counselors or other staff. The Leadership Program Director assists the Camp Director in moderating the performance of Counselors, CITs, Unit Leaders and Program staff.