Summer Science Camp Director (Temporary)

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Summer Science Camp Director (Temporary)
Position Number 2048
Posting Number S3472
State Role Title Wage
Position Type Temporary
Position Status Part Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division School of Professional & Continuing Education
Department 100092 - Non-Credit Events
Pay Band
Pay Rate Stipend
Specify Range or Amount $5,000
Is this a JMU Only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


General Information
Youth Programs, a component of the School of Professional and Continuing Education’s portfolio at James Madison University, provides quality, engaging programming that extends and enriches the learning experience of the PreK-12th grade students it serves. The Science Explorers Camps consist of 3 week-long summer camps in July- a day camp for elementary students, a day camp for middle school students, and a residential camp for high school students. Science Explorers Camps provide hands-on learning opportunities to 1st through 12th grade students and seek to grow leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow by building knowledge and curiosity today. The Science Explorers Camp Director will plan, coordinate, implement, and oversee the entirety of the Science Explorers Camps under the direction of the Youth Programs Director/staff.
Position requires being on site during each week of camp in July, including staying overnight with campers and camp assistants during the high school residential camp week. Position also requires prep work beforehand (such as creating the camp curriculum, schedule, etc.). and training the camp assistants in June.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Create curriculum for elementary day camp, middle school day camp, and residential high school camp
  • Create a list of materials/supplies required to execute curriculum
  • Plan and execute a one-day training session for each of the camps for all camp assistants (i.e. elementary camp– day 1 of training, middle school camp – day 2 of training, high school camp – day 3 of training)
  • Attend required compliance training for working with minors along with camp assistants under the direction of YP Director/staff
  • Provide direct supervision to all camp assistants working the camps
  • Plan a field trip to supplement the high school residential camp experience
  • Create a camp schedule to be reviewed by YP Director/staff no later than three weeks prior to each camp
  • Manage the day-to-day operations for each camp on site, including staying overnight with campers and camp assistants during the high school residential camp
Qualifications
  • Significant professional experience in working with students K-12th grade
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering collaboration and a positive work culture
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational ability with solid attention to detail, and project management skills to manage multiple priorities at once
Condition(s) of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 01/10/2024
Beginning Review Date 01/18/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date
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