Available Position (Company name withheld)

Site Director
In 1887, John Ames Mitchell, editor of Life magazine, raised $800 to send 266 children from New York City to the Life Fresh Air Farm in Branchville, Connecticut. Since that first summer, thousands of children and teens have participated in life-changing experiences at our nature-based summer camp and after-school programs in New York and New Jersey. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, and grow at camp. Trail Blazers is committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces where all children, families, and staff are valued, included, and empowered.
 

Responsible to: Assistant Director of School Programs

Supervises: Team Supervisors and Group Leaders
This is a part-time, nonexempt, seasonal, hourly position.
 

Summary of Position

Site Directors manage the administration and operations of a school program site. School program sites range from 4 - 10 small groups of campers (about 30 - 100 children), with 10 - 20 staff members. Site Directors have the ultimate responsibility for the safety and quality of their program.

Part-Time School Programs Site Directors lead a site for our school programs only; they are invited to apply for a summer site director position if they choose to do so, but that would be a separate contract. 
 

Essential Functions 

• Supervise Team Supervisors, who in turn work directly with all small-camp groups 
• Check-in and program plan with the school leadership team during weekly meetings led by Director of School Programs
• Respond to escalated behavior challenges and conflicts between campers or staff
• Identify need for in-service training and develop in conjunction with the Assistant SPD
• Oversee staff and program evaluations
• Cultivate effective working relationships with parents and school administrators
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of records/paperwork
• Ensure that site maintains SACC and DOE compliance
• Maintain regular communication with Assistant School Programs Director and School Programs Director
• Perform other duties as assigned
   

Job Specifications

• Minimum 3 years experience  working with elementary-age youth
• Minimum 2 years of experience in formal staff supervision
• Minimum 1 year experience in program management
• Experience in after school and camp programming preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification required - reimbursement is available
• Monday - Friday availability required
• Successful completion of all required SACC and DOE background clearance processes, including fingerprinting, medical examination, and TB testing. 
• High level professional communication skills, oral and written
• High levels of enthusiasm, kindness, patience, and flexibility
• Ability to be on your feet for 10 minutes at a time
• Ability to safely ascend and descend stairs
• Ability to run, bend, and change directions while moving
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• Willingness to work and play outdoors in all weather, including cold, rain, and snow
• Willingness to undergo background check requirements