SUMMARY STATEMENT The Youth Program Team Lead will act as the camps director. This position will provide daily oversight of the staff, student workers, and instructors for College for Kids and Discovery Academy, as well as ensure compliance with all state regulations.

The College for Kids program runs from June 24 to August 9, 2024.

Please note, this is a temporary position. This position is part-time for up to 29 hours per week. Will need to work flexible hours during the actual weeks of the College for Kids program.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. The Youth Programs Team Lead reports directly to the Personal Enrichment and Youth Programs Manager.

B. The position provides supervision to Youth Program Assistant, instructors, and student workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collaborate with Program Manager to develop new course ideas

Seek ways to innovate and improve youth programming and operational procedures

Work in partnership with Program Manager to recruit and evaluate instructors

Review and update instructor scopes of work and contracts, and ensure all new hire paperwork and background checks are completed

Develop and present instructor orientations prior to the first week of camp

Monitor and evaluate instructor performance and address unsatisfactory performance

Act as the daily point of contact for instructors during camp

Work with instructors to ensure each class has a comprehensive syllabus and lesson plan

Act as member of the hiring committee for and supervise the Youth Program Assistant

Recruit and supervise student workers, working with Youth Program Assistant to assign tasks

Maintain compliance with all state regulations, including coordinating weekly fire drills and submitting an annual report

Review and communicate all camp and classroom policies to instructors

Review weekly health, medication, and allergy reports to be aware of potential incidents

Manage student health and behavioral issues in cooperation with the Camp Nurse and the colleges Behavioral Intervention Team

Document behavioral issues in CampDoc and email a report to parents

Engage with parents and resolve any issues that may arise during the summer enrichment program

Work with Food Service manager to communicate youth programs lunch needs and schedule

Assign and reserve rooms for classroom instruction and recess

Monitor classes during the day and assist in the classroom as necessary

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor degree and 2 years experience working in educational environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITITIES

Proven success as flexible, positive team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain excellent professional and effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and instructors. Excellent customer service skill and ability to assist instructors and supervisors achieve success.