WHO WE ARE:
Established in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in 1983, Camp Horizons is a diverse community of campers and staff members from across the United States and around the world working, playing, and learning together, Since our founding, we have been fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), an organization that has been ensuring that American summer camps provide only the safest and highest caliber of programming for almost a century. Offering a variety of activities that challenge our campers to reach their full potential as individuals ad team players, we are dedicated to making sure that campers experience their best summer ever at Camp Horizons and come to see their new camp friend as their new camp family.
We are seeking a Camp Director to provide oversight and leadership to Horizons Summer Camp Operations with primary responsibilities focused on: camp marketing, recruitment and onboarding of staff, camp administration, and parent communications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in conjunction with the Customer Service and Marketing teams to ensure enrollment goals are met or exceeded and participating in but not limited to:
- Home shows
- Camp fairs
- Open Houses
- Site tours
- Regularly review, improve and develop program offerings for Camp Horizons
- Hire, train and coach Horizons summer camp staff
- Provide ownership and oversight to the International Staff recruiting, visa, and onboarding processes.
- Assist with overall camp administration operations to include but not limited to:
- Properly log behavioral, employee, and medical incidents according to the ACA and Camp Policies
- Plan, schedule and lead camp staff training.
- Provide oversight and accountability to Camper Care operations ensuring that our medical protocols and documentation procedures are followed.
- Ensure compliance with ACA policies and procedures
- Participate in and support Director of OLC in training and onboarding
- Work in conjunction with Director OLC to develop, improve and review program and activity curriculum for the OLC Programs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
- 5+ years outdoor recreation experience or camp management/administration preferred
- Experience working with children preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- 5+ years’ experience teaching/working with children and leading outdoor adventure or environmental education programs
- Documented experience in a supervisory role
- Valid Virginia State Driver’s License
- Basic First Aid and CPR
- Wilderness First Responder certification preferred
- Valid lifeguard certification
ATTRIBUTES:
- Desire and willingness to work in a natural camp setting in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to work irregular hours
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong listening skills, detail oriented and the ability to multi-task
- Discretion regarding confidential information
- Creative thinker; able to quickly find positive alternatives when scheduled activities are interrupted
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holiday’s
- Matching 401K
