Camp Director - Connecticut

Organization Description:

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to thousands of children with serious illnesses and their families annually – all completely free of charge. For many of these children and families, Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn, in dozens of hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Position Description:

The Camp Director is responsible for all aspects of the Camp program, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of all staff; program development, and the camper admissions department. Adheres to full compliance with all applicable program, safety, and licensing/certification standards. Ensures that Camp activities and programming are intentional, medically safe, and physically sound.

Our Camp Director can expect to…

• Communicate and demonstrate the organization's mission, goals, and culture and lead staff and campers in creating a social context of "Safety, Respect, and Love."
• Recruit, hire, train, monitor work performance, and plan for the continued professional development and support of direct and department team members.
• Oversee the recruitment process of all seasonal staff including advertising at career fairs, interviewing, selection, and completing all hiring paperwork requirements.
• Organize, plan, and facilitate comprehensive training for all seasonal staff...including all summer, fall, and spring program staff. Create and facilitate in-vivo training as necessary for staff and others as required.
• Engage team members, and other stakeholders as part of the continual process of program improvement.
• Oversee planning, development, and enhancement of summer and year-round programs (including Adolescent and Young Adult programs).
• Ensure that effective written program plans and Camp policy and procedures are developed in order to adequately guide staff as to responsibilities and expectations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain current knowledge of best practices in camp management and working with Camp's target population.
• Work in conjunction with Regional Program Director in planning, project management and oversight of all capital projects and facilities improvements including, but not limited to, all existing buildings and new construction projects.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Nursing Director as needed regarding camper recruitment, admissions, program planning and policy review.
• Work closely with the Regional Director and Medical Team to ensure the optimal coordination between medical and program activities.
• Work closely with the Regional Director and CFO on the creation of the Camp budget and other general financial matters. Manage budget for Camp operations. Continual analysis of cost savings opportunities.
• Oversee the planning and facilitation of the Camp Holiday Party
• Maintain current certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Train-the-Trainer. Ensure that summer staff are adequately trained.
• Maintain up-to-date safety procedures and implement all required safety training.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of other Camp events, such as Gala, Bandit Round Up, camp tours, etc.
• Provide support to the Development Team in delivering information, tours, and/or accommodations to donors and other friends of Camp. Represent Camp at fundraising or other public events.
• Oversee all compliance and licensing for the Camp and its staff. Establish and maintain policies and procedures to be in compliance with Federal and State regulations, American Camping Association (ACA) accreditation, and SeriousFun Network criteria.
• Report to the Regional Director on development of annual objectives and budgets and the status of the work on the Camp team to accomplish those objectives.
• Work closely with the camper-facing volunteer department to ensure volunteers are assigned, welcomed, oriented, and managed effectively.
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Our Camp Director should have…

• Minimum five years' experience in camp program management, environmental and outdoor education; minimum five years' supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program delivery and oversight, leading cross-functional teams, and managing multiple projects simultaneously with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• A Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, social work, or other related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in program and staff leadership, and strong supervisory skills.
• The ability to establish positive relationships with a variety of people in multicultural environment.
• A thorough understanding of child development and ability to develop and deliver age appropriate programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to diverse internal/external stakeholders, including reports, written communications, and presentations to key audiences.
• Residential requirement from May 1- September 1 and 1/3 of weekend programming (fall and spring.)
• The ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to lead, supervise, or participate in Camp activities.
• The ability to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions.
• The ability to operate computer for extended periods with appropriate breaks.
• A valid Driver's license and driving record that meets HITWG insurance carrier requirements.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides a very competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and growth opportunities for high contributors. To apply, please use the provided link. Due to the volume of resumes received, you will be contacted only if there is interest in pursuing your application. No phone calls please.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and is committed to a diverse workforce.