Camp DeWitt (day camp in Hillsborough Township, NJ), The OVAL (day camp in Maplewood, NJ), or Camp Hoover (sleepaway camp in Newton, NJ).
Camp Coordinator (at least 18 years old): The role of the Camp Coordinator is to work closely with the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director in the planning and implementation of programs and unit activities. They are responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of summer day camp, including Trading Post and weekly camp photography.
Assistant Camp Director (at least 21 years old): The role of the Assistant Camp Director is to work closely with the Camp Director in the planning and implementation of program and unit activities. They are responsible to act as the central point-of-contact for staff and assist in the day-to-day operations of summer camp.
- Attend, plan, lead, and successfully complete all required pre-camp staff training, program workshops, staff meetings, and supervisory sessions.
- Assist in the opening and closing of camp and weekly clean up.
Duties may include:
- Manage change day/check in/check out procedures for the drop-off and pick-up of campers. For day camp, assist with transportation management (parent drop-off, pick-up, bus, etc).
- Initiate and participate in parent communication for issues such as homesickness, discipline, and accident/injury.
- Complete supervisory and evaluation of staff training/orientation. Perform regular check-ins and reviews with staff throughout the summer.
- Plan programs and all-camp activities and ensure that all programs and activities are accomplished and prepared for. Assist in planning and ensure implementation of designated programs and all-camp activities.
- Maintain necessary records including time off schedules, unit/program schedules, camper/staff ratios, etc. Ensure assignments adhere to camp policies and procedures.
- Assist with generating weekly reports including transportation, program/unit groups, and camper shirts using Excel and CAMPWISE.
- For resident camp, prepare weekly paperwork, including, but not limited to camper information forms, health forms, trip forms, pack out forms, etc. For day camp, prepare unit clipboards with notices, evaluations, permission slips, time cards, day-by-days, and attendance sheets.
- Assist in the purchasing, managing, distributing, and inventory of program supplies/equipment.
- Ensure all buildings are clean and secured each day. Ensure all camp areas are in safe condition in accordance with health and safety standards, rules, and policies of the camp. Report any issues to the Camp Director.
- Act for the Camp Director when she is not available.
- Knowledge and compliance with GSHNJ, Local, State, Federal, Youth Camp, and ACA health and safety standards, including adherence with all procedures and protocols related to communicable diseases such as measle, rabies, and COVID-19.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the betterment of the campers, program, camp and the council.