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ESF is hiring: Sports Camp Director at Greenwich in Greenwich

ESF, Greenwich, CT, United States, 06831

Join our Sacred Heart team in Greenwich, CT as a Director and inspire young minds at camp!

Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, and we are looking for energetic, passionate people to join us and make a positive impact while having a blast!

A Director is a leader who is responsible for the care and supervision of all campers and Team Members while implementing the camp program & schedule. A Director leads one of the following ESF Camp programs:

  • Junior Camp: preschool-2nd grades
  • Senior Camp: 3rd-8th grades
  • Specialty Camps: 1st-7th grades
  • Sports Camp (multi-sports camp): 1st-9th grades

Why ESF?

  • Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
  • Unleash Your Potential: We offer opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.
  • Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
  • Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks:

  • Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
  • Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
  • Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.

Requirements:

  • Leadership Background:
    • 2-4 years’ leadership and staff supervision experience required.
    • Performance management experience is preferred.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Education (or related field) is preferred.
  • Experience: We are looking for experience teaching and working with children.
    • Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of three (3) years of ESF experience.
    • Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.
  • Hours: Typically, 3 days/week, 7:30am-4:30pm; 2 days/week, 8:00am-6:00pm; Monday-Friday
  • Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes must be pre-approved by the site director.
  • Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
  • Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead, Teach & Inspire: Lead and manage your team.
    • Implement ESF program and curriculum. Ensure team members bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance.
    • Encourage teachers to use creativity and effective classroom management to organize fun and creative daily activities.
    • Lead meetings with the Team and coordinate their daily schedules. Conduct Team Member evaluations.
  • Dive Into the Camp Day!
    • Support and encourage teachers and counselors to promote and lead camp activities with enthusiasm and positive collaboration.
    • Monitor the schedule, program, supervision, and administration of all activities and assemblies.
    • Conduct tours and provide program overview to prospective camp families.
  • Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
  • Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise team members and campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
    • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
    • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
    • Adhere to all company policies.
  • Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and team members.

Reporting Relationships:

  • Reports directly to and takes direction from the Site Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
  • Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

This job description is subject to change at any time.