Camp Assistant Director - Befor and After School Programs

Camp Assistant Director - Befor and After School Programs

To assist the Director in the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of a quality Before & After school Camp, which includes the following developmentally appropriate activities that engage children ages 3-12 in various Recreational, Educational, and Cultural programs. This position is also responsible for assisting the Camp Director with all administrative functions and supervision of Camp staff.

• Support the daily operation of aconsin childcare camp program and ensure compliance with the Department of Children and Families, Young Star, and MKE Recreation Department.
• Assist with recruitment, supervision, orientation, training, and coaching of camp staff as required.
• Support the effort alongside the director, principal, and day school staff in recruiting and retaining students for all Camp program activities.
• Participate in the completion, collection, and maintenance of all written paperwork, including billing and fee collection, payroll (TCP and Timesheets), attendance, student files, staff files, accident/incident reports, supply requisitions, program plans, budgets, self‑assessments, action/improvement plans and any other written documents regarding the camp program.
• Participate in the annual mid‑year reviews to discuss Camp performance with the Director, Principal, and assigned Recreation Supervisor. Support the end‑of‑year review process as required as well.
• Ensure compliance with DCF Health and Safety Checklist Public School Operated Programs and DCF 251 requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and/or facilitate engaging enrichment programs daily.
• Initiate parental contact when communicating pertinent camp information and/or emergencies.
• Assume program oversight in the absence of the Director and fill in as necessary to maintain appropriate staff‑to‑student ratios.
• Ensure all meals and snacks are provided as scheduled. Procure lunches from kitchen staff if lunches are needed for field trips.
• Inform Recreation Supervisors of all emergency medical incidents that involve police contact immediately and complete the Accident/Incident Report within the required timeframe.
• Regularly evaluate the camp program for quality and compliance.
• Ensure a safe and constructive educational and recreational environment for children enrolled in the program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Recreation Supervisor.

Reports to the Camp Director

• 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• At least one year experience supervising staff and working with children (PREFERRED).
• Enjoy working with children.

• Abusive Head Trauma video (successfully completed)
• Child Maltreatment Training Video (successfully completed and renewed every two years)
• Mandated Reporter Training (successfully completed and renewed every two years)
• DPI Medication Training Video (successfully completed, demonstrates skill every year, and renewed every four years)
• A Registry Profile linked to the assigned Camp Program

• Current CPR/AED certification ( viensfully completed and renewed CPR/AED certification)

• Introduction to the Child Care Profession (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)
• Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)
• One Course in the WI Child Care Administration Credential (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)

• Ability to learn and operate new financial and attendance computer program software.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Ability to maintain and secure confidential information.
• Ability to carry out effective behavior management practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.
• Possess qualities of patience, flexibility, understanding, acceptance, and caring.
• Ability to complete administrative paperwork as assigned.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Contributes as a team member to a friendly, cooperative, efficient, and professional out‑of‑school time environment.

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