Director - Young Authors Day Camp

Director – Young Authors Day Camp

For over 72 years Cranbrook has offered the community the opportunity to share in the Booth family's vision to develop and nurture the creative and performing arts. Founded upon the principle that all young people can benefit and enrich their lives from exposure to music and art, Young Authors Day Camp has been a treasured part of the Schools' programming and community outreach. True to Cranbrook's earliest traditions celebrating the joys of scholarship, Young Authors Day Camp was established to encourage exploration of language crafts in a truly creative environment. For more information regarding this camp, please click here: Cranbrook Schools Young Authors Camp

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Hire, train, manage, and evaluate staff
• Meet budget requirements
• Purchase supplies
• Setup and breakdown camp spaces
• Develop and operate program
• Act as main contact for parents regarding all aspects of the camp
• Maintain accreditation and licensing standards and rules
• Create and maintain policies for program

Qualifications Required:

• Due to state licensing and American Camp Association accreditation requirements, applicants must be at least 25 years of age or older.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• A minimum of two years administrative, supervisory and childcare experience
• Superior problem-solving skills and management skills
• Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, and parents

Preferred: Prior experience in any of these areas: Camp Administration, Camp Program experience, Child Development, or Performance Development.

Timeframe: June 21st to August 13th; Weekdays only except first and last. Must be able to work the entire length of camp. Orientation is week of June 14th.

Please Note: Directors are year-round employees. Pre-Season (January – May) and Post-Season (September – December) involve minimal hours spent working on updating camp programs, interviewing candidates for the summer camp season, and exploring professional development offered by the American Camp Association. There are monthly camp administrative meetings starting in January. Work hours during the camp session (June – August) are 40 hours per week, generally 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Wage: $23.50 per hour based on experience.

Benefits: Lunch provided during camp session; discounts for children/grandchildren.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.