Day Camp Director

City Of Elkhart – Job Description DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation POSITION: Day Camp Director DIVISION: Recreation STATUS: Part-time CATEGORY: Hourly FLSA: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Program and Recreation Coordinator Job Summary The Day Camp Director oversees the overall planning, coordination, and daily operations of the day camp program, including supervision of staff, program implementation, safety oversight, and communication with families. This role provides leadership to ensure a safe, structured, and engaging environment while supporting staff development and maintaining compliance with departmental policies and child safety standards. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Provide leadership and supervision for all day camp operations to ensure overall program success, participant safety, and a positive camp environment. Plan, coordinate, and oversee program schedules, activities, special events, and field trips. Ensure compliance with all departmental policies, procedures, risk management standards, and Child Safety Policy requirements. Supervise, train, support, and evaluate Assistant Directors, Site Leaders, and Group Leaders. Conduct staff orientation, trainings, and ongoing coaching throughout the camp season. Serve as primary contact for parent and guardian communication, including addressing concerns and resolving conflicts as needed. Monitor program safety, behavior management practices, and incident response procedures. Maintain communication and coordination with recreation coordinators and Parks & Recreation leadership. Evaluate program outcomes and assist with end-of-season reports and staff performance evaluations. Perform additional duties as assigned by program leadership. Other Duties And Responsibilities Engage with the children and staff. Plan and lead weekly staff meetings. Visit each site daily; solve problems in a timely manner if necessary. Process registrations and maintain records. Education And Experience College graduate with an education background preferred. High school graduate is minimum requirement. At least 5 years working with children ages 6-12 in a structured setting such as another day camp, youth group, scout leader, daycare leader, etc. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent problem solver who can resolve issues in a timely manner. Capable of disciplining appropriately and mediating situations. Willing to help and encourage others who need advice or a helping hand. Supports others through teamwork, dedication, and guidance to achieve tasks or activities. Complete knowledge, or proven ability to learn, of the rules and regulations of the city program including the child safety policy. Friendly, active, and enjoys interacting with children of all ages. Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a community program. Knowledge of developmental skills of children ages 6-12. Capability to conduct job interviews and assess candidate fit for the day camp program. Physical, Mental, And Visual Skills Frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or tools. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions Occasionally works outdoors in varying weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or hot, humid conditions. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise Level Noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud while in the field. Drug Test Required The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment. Policy Statement The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. The employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Elkhart, Indiana