Join our team 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.