Twilight Park Day Camp Hiring for Day Camp Director at Haines Falls, New York Full Time

This position manages Twilight Park Day Camp, a non-profit traditional childrens day camp located in a historic private community in Haines Falls, NY  in the beautiful northern Catskill mountains. The Camp is primarily out doors and has a craft and playroom and access to large playing fields, swimming pools, tennis courts and indoor club houses. The programs include pre-K camp, regular day camp, Leaders in Training and Counselors in Training for ages 3 to 14. We are surrounded by beautiful mountains and are connected to many hiking trails. The Camp serves up to 80 campers per week and employs a staff of 30. The camp has a strong nature focus and has traditional day camp activities including swim and tennis lessons, crafts, field games, yoga gaga, archery, kayaking, field trips, hiking and overnight camping

The mission of Twilight Park Day Camp is to educate and build character, love of nature and community by providing safe, nurturing, and learning youth programs & summer camps.

Requirements

The Camp Director position reports to the Camp Board President and provides overall management of the Twilight Park Day Camp  including the development and maintenance of related budgets, policies/ procedures, resources, staff hiring / development, program development, scheduling and routine communications . The Camp Director works closely and provides routine communications to the camp parents and the Twilight Park Camp Board. The Camp Director assures the camp’s compliance with NYS Children’s Camps regulations and a variety of camp best practices.

The Camp Director is full time from late June thru mid August and is required to live on site or close by during the season. Off season the position is  parttime (from their home) and requires an average of 10-15 hours per month. The Director hires and supervises the seasonal staff including the Program Director, Aquatic Director, Camp Administrator, Assistant Health Director  and a variety of Instructors and Counselors.

Benefits include on campus housing, free day camp for children ages 3-14, paid sick days, reimbursement for certain certifications fees and travel & fees for approved training and conferences

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation or Camp Management prefered
• 3 years experience working directly with children in a school, Camp, daycare or Youth activities environment.
• Prefer individuals with Camp or Youth group experience in a supervisory or management role and very familiar with outdoor and nature activities
• Must be  comfortable with high levels of interactions with Parents and volunteers.
• Must meet qualifications for a NY State Children’s Camp Director and have Wlidrness First aid or equivalent certification