Camp Assistant Director - Before and After School Camp Programs (SUMMER 2025)

To assist the Director in the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of a quality Before & Afterschool Camp, which includes the following developmentally appropriate activities that engage children ages 3-12 in various Recreational, Educational, and Cultural programs. This position is also responsible for assisting the Camp Director with all administrative functions and supervision of Camp staff.

• Support the daily operation of a childcare camp program and ensure compliance with the Department of Children and Families, YoungStar, and MKE Recreation Department.
• Assist with the recruitment, supervision, orientation, training, and coaching of camp staff as required.
• Support the effort alongside the director, principal, and day school staff in recruiting and retaining students for all Camp program activities.
• Participate in the completion, collection, and maintenance of all written paperwork, including billing and fee collection, payroll (TCP and Timesheets), attendance, student files, staff files, accident/incident reports, supply requisitions, program plans, budgets, self-assessments, action/improvement plans and any other written documents regarding the camp program.
• Participate in the annual mid-year reviews to discuss Camp performance with the Director, Principal, and assigned Recreation Supervisor. Support the end-of-year review process as required as well.
• Ensure compliance with DCF Health and Safety Checklist Public School Operated Programs and DCF 251 requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and/or facilitate engaging enrichment programs daily.
• Initiate parental contact when communicating pertinent camp information and/or emergencies.
• Assume program oversight in the absence of the Director and fill in as necessary to maintain appropriate staff-to-student ratios.
• Ensure all meals and snacks are provided as scheduled. Procure lunches from kitchen staff if lunches are needed for field trips.
• Inform Recreation Supervisors of all emergency medical and incidents that involve police contact immediately and complete the Accident/Incident Report within the required timeframe.
• Regularly evaluate the camp program for quality and compliance.
• Ensure a safe and constructive educational and recreational environment for children enrolled in the program
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Recreation Supervisor.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED
• At least one year experience supervising staff and working with children PREFERRED.
• Enjoy working with children.

Required orientation within five days of hire:
Abusive Head Trauma video (successfully completed)
Child Maltreatment Training Video (successfully completed and renewed every two years)
Mandated Reporter Training (successfully completed and renewed every two years)
DPI Medication Training Video (successfully completed, demonstrates skill every year, and renewed every four years)
A Registry Profile linked to the assigned Camp Program

Required Trainings within 90days / three months of hire:
Current CPR/AED certification (successfully completed and renewed CPR/AED certification

Required trainings within 270 days/ nine months of hire: (Your Registry profile will determine if you need the following trainings.)
Introduction to the Child Care Profession (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)
One Course in the WI Child Care Administration Credential (successfully completed within 270 days of assuming the position)

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

• Ability to learn and operate new financial and attendance computer program software.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to maintain and secure confidential information.
• Ability to carry out effective behavior management practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.
• Possess qualities of patience, flexibility, understanding, acceptance, and caring.
• Ability to complete administrative paperwork as assigned.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Other duties as assigned.