The Panther Day Camp Assistant Director position is a seasonal position that reports to the Panther Day Camp Camp Director. This position is from July 10-August 4 with the expected hours of work are 8:00 am -4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. The Assistant Director is responsible for working in tandem with the Panther Day Camp Director managing day-to-day camp operations prioritizing safety of the campers and well-being of the staff. The Assistant Director is a leadership presence in nurturing a sense of community and creating a 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.

• Working 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.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age and possess a degree

• At least 2 years of previous experience as a director, teacher, child care or a related field.

• Prior experience in managing camps administratively is preferred.

• Strong social, organizational, communication and computer skills are required.

• Responsible, energetic, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.

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  Physical ability to participate in activities with campers (run, sit on the floor, walk and stand for longer periods of time).

• Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences within a diverse population of campers and staff.

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting and TB screening.

In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We recognize that differences are a source of strength, and we know that everyone is enriched when each person's contributions and perspectives are valued.