The camp will take place from June 23 to August 1, and the Assistant Director is expected to be present for the full six-week duration. Additionally, the Assistant Director will attend pre-camp meetings that begin in May and assist the team with camp setup and training during the week of June 16. The position requires availability Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Assistant Director will collaborate with the Camp Director to oversee daily camp operations, with a primary focus on ensuring camper safety and supporting staff well-being. This leadership role involves fostering a strong sense of community and promoting a positive and healthy camp environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee camp curriculum to ensure that the activities are age appropriate and offer a safe, engaging and high quality summer program.
- Oversee camper placement within their program and maintain camper attendance records.
- Communicate with camper families, if needed. Maintain a log of communication with camper families.
- Actively participate in camp activities to build relationships with campers and staff.
- Ensuring all safety protocols and procedures established by Summer@Potomac are followed by campers and staff.
- Be easily accessible to the Head Counselor to support them, specially with camper discipline and emergency situations.
- Work closely with the Panther Day Camp Director to manage the ordering of camp supplies and equipment.
- Ensuring the proper use of Summer@Potomac facilities and equipment.
- Oversee both morning and afternoon carpool processes daily, for the weeks camp is in session.
- Communicate effectively with the Panther Day Camp Director to report any concerns about a camper’s and a staff member’s health, safety and behavior.
- Serve as a mentor and trainer to the Head Counselors. Schedule and assists with weekly meetings with their team.
- Schedule, supervise and evaluate Head Counselors. Communicate the Head Counselor and Assistant Counselor evaluation with the Panther Day Camp Director.
- Participate in staff orientations, pre-camp staff training, preparations for camp opening and meetings.
- Adhere to the procedures and policies outlined in the Summer@Potomac Handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned.