Camp Assistant Director Seasonal (June 2026-August 2026) at The Arc Eastern Connecticut

Waterford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Activity Planning, Recreation Management, Arts & Crafts, Horseback Riding, Inventory Management, Registration Procedures, Staff Management, Camper Safety, Behavior Management, Logistics, Administrative Tasks, Mentoring, First Aid, Water Safety

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising cabin counselors for the camp program as well as implementing camp activities. He/She will be assigned specific areas of responsibility including supervision of recreation, arts & crafts, horseback riding, supply inventory, overseeing registration and pick-up procedures. The Assistant Director will adhere to the policies established by The Arc New London County, Inc. Board of Directors whose goal is to maintain full community inclusion and integration for all individuals who are supported by The Arc. Come join our team! Schedule: Reports at 12:00 pm on Sundays through 2:00 pm Fridays Work Location: Waterford, CT Essential Functions: Supervision of Camp Activities * Plan and implement weekly theme activities * Supervise and oversee camp activities including arts crafts, recreation, beach, structured afternoon activity, evening activity * Set-up, run and clean up all camp activities * Supervise direct care staff members during activities * Ensure campers health and safety according to individual camper profiles * Ensure campers are brought to the nurse for medication intervals and as needed for first aid * Monitor staff to camper ratios, reassign staff as needed to ensure safe staffing patterns * Review water safety assessments and ensure campers are following individual guidelines Supervision of Cabin Counselors * Directly supervise and support 2-3 cabins per session (4-6 counselors and 12-14 campers) * Review camper profile sheets for assigned cabins prior to start of the session. These include: Individual Support Plan, Behavior Plan, Skills Checklists, Behavior Checklists, and Water Safety Assessment * Conduct a meeting with direct care staff assigned to each support cabin to review camper profile sheets and create a plan of care prior to start of session * Conduct cabin checks at three intervals throughout the day to ensure camper’s needs are being met * Assist campers with direct care needs * Assist direct care staff in cafeteria as needed to meet camper needs * Review daily cabin logs and provide feedback as needed * Review incident reports and submit per protocol * Check cabins for cleanliness and adherence to cleaning policy, and issue clean cabin awards * Will perform administrative tasks as assigned by the Camp Director Areas of Responsibility (one area will be assigned to each Assistant Director) Supply Inventory & Horseback Riding * Inventory household supplies on a weekly basis * Place order of needed supplies after receiving approval from Camp Director * Organize and clean supply room on a daily basis including restocking of supplies as needed * Check cabins two times per session to check that supplies are stocked and being properly stored in the cabin area * Complete Bed Audit forms at the opening and close of the session as needed * Review campers eligible for horseback riding per session * Communicate with the staff from High Hopes concerning camper’s needs * Attend each horseback riding session to supervisor and integrate camp staff with the staff from High Hopes Recreation * Inventory equipment at the beginning of the season and order replacement equipment as needed and approved by the Camp Director * Plan a weekly recreation program to include 2 structured activities per day (8 per week) * Gather the needed equipment and set-up the morning activity * Facilitate the morning activity from 10:30 – 12:00 each day * Supervise the camper’s individual needs * Encourage campers to participate * Clean up from morning activity * Gather the needed equipment for the afternoon activity and make available for staff to facilitate the activity Arts & Crafts * Inventory equipment at the beginning of the season and order replacement materials as needed and approved by the Camp Director * Plan a weekly arts and crafts program to include 2 structured activities per day (8 per week) * Gather the needed materials and set up the morning activity * Gather the needed equipment and set-up the morning activity * Facilitate the morning activity from 10:30 – 12:00 each day * Supervise the camper’s individual needs * Encourage campers to participate * Clean up from morning activity * Gather the needed equipment for the afternoon activity and make available for staff to facilitate the activity Registration & Pick Up * Set up the registration room on Sundays * Greet each camper and care providers * Check paperwork with care provider including contact information and pick up materials * Issue a weekly schedule to care providers * Greet each care provider upon pick up and instruct them to visit the camp nurse to collect medications * Communicate with camp nurse and cabin counselors which camper(s) are being picked up * Assign staff to help camper gather belongings and escort the camper to their care provider Expectations: * Maintain a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public, and outside representatives. * Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures. * Treats all individuals in an age appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice. * Carry out all job responsibilities in a professional manner * Attends weekly administrative staff meetings * Will begin duty at 12:00 p.m. on Sundays and end 2:00 p.m. on Fridays * Will adhere to weekly overnight duty schedule as assigned by Camp Director * Will actively engage staff and campers in all activities * Will report concerns to Camp Director in a timely manner * Will follow camp dress code Minimum Qualifications: * Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred. * Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health. * Minimum of three years’ experience working in the health and human service field. * Valid driver’s license required. * High School Diploma or GED Required * Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude * The Assistant Director must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. He/She will be required to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention when necessary. He/She may be exposed to risk of injury or exposure to occupational health hazards. Opportunities for advancement are offered. Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life. The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising cabin counselors and implementing various camp activities, including recreation, arts & crafts, and horseback riding. Key duties involve planning weekly themes, ensuring camper health and safety, monitoring staff ratios, and overseeing specific areas like supply inventory or registration procedures.