Summer Camp Director (Newburgh, NY)

Summer Camp Director

CAMP DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION CONCEPT The Camp Director manages the operation of the camp and maintains a constant concern for the health safety welfare and enjoyment of the campers who visit the camp. The director monitors the camp program and service to see that every participant enjoys a quality experience. This position reports to Camping Staff Adviser. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES Provide cheerful helpful and efficient service to all guests. Maintain a friendly cheerful and helpful attitude to insure that participants have an enjoyable experience. Where possible solve their needs and concerns where not possible steer them to someone who can. Carry out the prescribed policies and procedures of the Camp as outlined in the Staff Guidebook and during staff training. Present oneself to every participant and guest clean sharp appearing and correctly uniformed as described in the Staff Guidebook. Be thoroughly familiar with Scouting aims and ideals operate your camp in a manner that teaches and reinforces these ideals. Provide initial continuous on-the-job training for all staff assigned to the camp so that each member can do any of the jobs required. Serve as a coach and counselor to each member of the camp staff so they effectively serve as a member of a successful team. Operate the camp for the convenience of the campers and advisors. Maintain and properly use the radio program equipment and all other facilities and supplies. Give proper attention to environmental health issues including staff cabins program cabins showers latrines sumps kitchen and living areas trash disposal campsites water and natural features. Prudently handle medical situations and risk management according to established procedures and your best judgment. Write an end of season report with accurate inventories and recommendations for improving the operation. Perform any other duties assigned by the Camping Staff Adviser. Be familiar with the current uniform or costume regulations for your camp and enforce these requirements.