Camp Director - Norwood

Job Description

Job Description

Join our ESF Norwood-Fontbonne Academy team in Chestnut Hill, PA as a Director and inspire young minds at camp!

Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast!

A Director is a leader who is responsible for the care and supervision of all campers and Team Members while implementing the camp program & schedule

Why ESF?

• Inspire Young Minds : Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential : We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.
• Become a Leader : Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks :

• Convenient Summer Schedule : Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program : Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

Requirements:

• Leadership Background :
  • 2-4 years’ leadership and staff supervision experience required.
  • Performance management experience is preferred.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Education (or related field) is preferred.
• Experience : We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.
  • Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of three (3) years of ESF experience.
  • Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
• Hours : Typically, 45-47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Actual scheduled hours vary by camp location and program.
• Schedule Commitment : Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
• Required Training : Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Dress Code : Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, Teach & Inspire: Lead and manage your team.
  • Implement ESF program and curriculum. Ensure team members bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance.
  • Encourage teachers to use creativity and effective classroom management to organize fun and creative daily activities.
  • Lead meetings with the Team and coordinate their daily schedules. Conduct Team Member evaluations.
• Dive Into the Camp Day!
  • Support and encourage teachers and counselors to promote and lead camp activities with enthusiasm and positive collaboration.
  • Monitor the schedule, program, supervision, and administration of all activities and assemblies.
  • Conduct tours and provide program overview to prospective camp families.
• Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
• Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise team members and campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
  • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
  • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
• Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and team members.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Site Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

This job description is subject to change at any time.