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Position Title: Assistant/Associate Director, Summer Camps

School/Division: Continuing Education

Office: Summer Camps

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• Directly supervises seasonal Operations and Attendance Office teams (approximately six) which includes providing daily guidance, support and evaluating them throughout the summer.
• Oversees the inventory and control of general camp equipment and supplies; partners with Program Leads to ensure they have supplies to execute programming throughout the summer.
• Oversees the New York State Department of Health permitting process by collecting required documentation and organizing safety plans.
• Coordinates operations and administrative elements of the summer camp experience including space utilization, meals, budget and contract administration, vendor relations, and partnerships will campus offices.
• Creates weekly operation plans to allow for set up and breakdown of spaces throughout the summer.
• Creates operations plans throughout the off-season for events including Reunions, Open Houses, and virtual events.
• Oversees logistics for daily camper arrivals and departures, collaborating with the bus company and attendance office.
• Enforces the policies, traditions, and rules of camp and communicates with families as needed.
• Supports the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of 400 seasonal employees; Assists with communication between Human Resources, coaches, and program directors, and assists with the development and implementation of staff orientation and training.
• Participates in summer activities and events which may include jumping, playing, and stopping to talk with small children to promote community partnerships.
• Promotes community partnerships by attending various off-season events such as sporting events, festivals, and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years related work experience in a day or residential camp setting with experience working in a supervisory role.
• Must have a valid Driver's license.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of children in a camp environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds of equipment and supplies and work full days outdoors in the summer.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
• Ability to participate in camp activities that may include jumping, playing, and stopping to talk with small children.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team leader and member.
• Available for all consecutive days during the entire duration of the summer program
• Ability to work extended hours including some weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience planning medium to large scale events preferred.
• Experience as a camper in a day or residential camp.

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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