Summer Camp Director

Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

This administrative position oversees and manages the day-to-day operations and functions of St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Summer Camp 2018, under the direction of the Parish council and Summer Camp committee.

The primary functions of this position are to uphold the mission of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Summer Camp and lead a team of counselors.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong personal and organizational skills and display the capacity for flexibility. The ideal Director will make decisions regarding curriculum and will supervise staff and campers. This program will serve preschool age children of 3 years old to middle school age of 13 years old. Before and aftercare assistance if needed for campers would be under the care of director.  Director must be Orthodox, energetic, and be a positive role model.

Start Date: April 2018

End Date: August 2018

Job Requirements

A member in good standing of the Orthodox Church, knowledge of beliefs and practices of the Church with a love for Christ in His teachings for the youth.

Educational Background: ECE and/or Elementary

Experience in an ECE and/or Elementary level setting

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

Excellent communication, organizational, and team-building skills

Maintain the ability to access and work with personal databases and files while maintaining confidentiality.

Prefered experience in a Director's position or youth ministry,  but not mandatory.

Background Check

CPR certification