Summer Camp Assistant Director

Department: Parks & Recreation           

Reports To: Summer Camp Director 

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

 

GENERAL PURPOSE:  

To oversee, direct and supervise the youth summer camp as stated through Belton Parks and Recreation  

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned. 

• Supervises part-time and seasonal summer camp staff such as camp counselors and camp participants. May also supervise temporary employees, community service workers, or volunteers, as requested by the Summer Camp Director and/or the Recreation Superintendent. 
• Implement the Summer Camp Director’s curriculum for Belton Parks and Recreation’s summer camp program.  
• Organize, and supervise camp counselors for the duration of the shift assigned.  
• Assist the Summer Camp Director with overseeing the distribution and collection of forms, letters and pertinent documents needed for the implementation of the camp curriculum to the councilors and parents. This must include proper documentation of participants/staff members with allergies and all emergency situations.  
• Oversee the camps check in and check out process of each camp participants and ensure every child is properly supervised during this process.  
• Will aid in the supervision of the camp counselors training as mandated by the Summer Camp Director.  
• Must be available to give breaks to the staff. Must also aide in the supervision of the children when emergencies arise (i.e., when camp participants need a “potty break,” when a participant gets a bee sting and need to be escorted to another facility etc.)  
• Must be present in weekly informational meetings with the Recreation Manager, Recreation Supervisor, Summer Camp Director, and other Assistant Directors to inform them of the plan of the upcoming week and understand the delegated tasks to make the program successful.  
• Must supervise all camp counselors and camp participants on field trips.  
• Must be a liaison between summer camp personnel and the summer camp participants, as well as a liaison between camp counselors and the Summer Camp Director.  
• Must be present at the end of year reflection meeting to give insight on how to improve the following years camp.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:   

• Must work closely with the Summer Camp Director, Recreation Superintendent, and Recreation Supervisor on the curriculum set forth.  
• Must be able to defuse tricky situations which may arise within the longer hours of a structured camp setting. Must be able to provide emotional support for all participants/staff members within the camp structure when needed.  
• Must attend meetings and training courses as needed to understand all aspects of the department. 

Education and Experience: 

• Experience in early childhood learning or related fields of study.  
• Experience leading early education programs are preferred. 
• Must have availability f