Coverage Camp Director
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionGalileo is a nationally recognized summer day
camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the
world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of
thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the
Innovation Education Movement.Here, innovation, purpose and
personal development converge, creating an environment where your
talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and
continually iterate to sustain a culture that values . In fact, we
were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in
the Nation in 2023. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in
the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes'
Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in
2019.Join us for a joy-filled summer in a mission-driven
environment!Job DescriptionCoverage Camp Directors are key members
of our camp leadership team at Galileo Learning. When single site
Camp Directors are unavailable, Coverage Camp Directors may step in
at any time as acting Camp Directors across a number of sites in
their region. When not acting as Camp Director, Coverage CDs are
assigned to one location to support the leadership team and step in
as needed for onsite coverage needs. This location might change
week to week or day to day. The role involves managing staff,
seamlessly overseeing day-to-day operations, and creating a
joy-filled summer camp culture. YOU WILL
- When scheduled to fill a Camp Director absence, you'll be
responsible for all aspects of daily camp operations and
facilitating an efficient and joy-filled program. You'll flex your
creative problem-solving skills as you juggle competing priorities
and anticipate the needs with agility and positivity.
- You'll leverage existing (and carefully crafted) training and
resources to masterfully manage your time and responsibilities,
efficiently tracking your workflow details and calendar in the
pre-season and throughout the summer.
- When not scheduled to fill a Camp Director absence, you'll
provide support in whatever way most benefits your leadership team.
This could include a variety of tasks from providing feedback on
classroom instruction, to administrative tasks and supporting staff
professional development, to creating camp culture and traditions
and delivering excellent customer service to camp families.This
will also frequently look like stepping in as a substitute for any
and all role at camp, at a moments notice.
- You'll contribute to and participate in daily camp activities ,
including check-in and check-out, opening/closing ceremonies and
snack & lunch supervision and programming
- Regional Camp Directors will report to the Field Leadership
Team and receive professional development and ongoing coaching YOU
ARE
- Intrigued or inspired by Galileo's mission and purpose.
Innovation education, project-based learning, and working in a
professional, welcoming, camp-inspired culture sound like things
you're ready to explore or sign up for.
- Highly flexible and take the initiative to jump in wherever and
whenever you are needed. You adapt to new environments quickly and
are not afraid to lead with confidence with new teams and in new
environments.
- Organized, deeply accountable, service-minded powerhouse. You
take great pride in leveraging your administrative talents to
support others. It's part of your personal brand to be a quick,
thorough, and friendly email responder and take ownership of
anything on your plate.
- Student-centered leader. You understand how to communicate and
connect with children across the K-8 spectrum and courageously lead
with humor and optimism, balancing fun with safety and operational
excellence to center the camper experience in all aspects of your
work.
- Adaptable and action-oriented. You're a camp chameleon who can
adjust on a dime to meet the shifting demands of diverse
situations. You're a born problem solver who embraces challenges
with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
- A Builder of Effective Teams. You create the conditions for
staffers to apply their diverse skillsets and perspectives to
achieve shared goals. You celebrate wins, coach staff toward
success, and foster an environment where innovation and
collaboration can thrive.
- An Operations Expert. You understand what it takes to run a
best-in-class youth program and are able to prioritize and solve
problems effectively, with a constant eye towards camper safety and
customer experience.Benefits & Compensation
- We anticipate total compensation for this role to range from
$7,500 - $10,900:
- While working part-time in the pre-camp season: $21/ hour
(estimated 6-8 hours per week, February - early June)
- While filling in as a Camp Director full-time, for 5 days or
more: $25/ hour
- While supporting at any camp location in any capacity for any
duration of time or when filling in as a Camp Director for less
than 5 days: $21/hourLOCATION Pre-camp: With the exception of
weekend retreats and occasional events, most pre-camp season work
is done remotely, but must be done from one of the employable
states, listed above. Summer: When it comes to camp assignments, we
take your location preferences into consideration, and have an
ongoing, open dialogue about location options throughout the
process. You'll be placed at one of our 70+ sites throughout the
San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, or
Denver with the expectation that you will frequently migrate
between an agreed upon range of sites in your region dependent on
need. We are only able to employ candidates who are based in the
following states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, or Washington. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with
disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Regularly operate a computer (including typing and
reading)
- Constantly seeing, hearing, and communicating in person,
virtually, and from a range of distances
- Use hands and fingers to help with classroom supplies and
operate equipment
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods
of time, sitting or standing
- Regularly move about campsites, walking, kneeling, or standing
for extended periods of time
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION During your onboarding process, you may
need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check,
and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will
be provided during your onboarding process. COVID-19 All on-site
employees will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully
vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an
accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious
reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after an offer
of employment has been accepted and will not affect the
consideration of any person's application. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We
comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that
allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential
functions of the job. To request accommodation, contact our People
Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and
duties
- Free summer camp enrollment ! You will have free camp sessions
for your own children for every camp week you work or you can gift
two weeks of free camp to others.
- $ 50 Friends and Family Discount for those you love
- Priority nomination for Innovation for All (financial
assistance) scholarship for anyone you know
- Leadership training & professional development. You'll receive
unique and exceptional training including weekend management
training retreats, weekly individual coaching throughout the camp
season, mentorship, and access to Galileo's network of prominent
educational leaders. Camp Directors are given the tools, framework,
community, and support to take ownership of and implement a
fully-developed program.
- Community . You'll become part of a current and former Galileo
staff network of over 10,000 inspiring changemakers. Former
Galileans stay connected, and have even gone on to create
successful non-profit organizations together!Qualifications
- 3+ years of work experience in K-8 education, or a combination
of relevant collegiate coursework and work experience
- Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience and
ability to coach educators toward success- management experience a
plus!
- Ability to work collaboratively with an openness to feedback
and a desire to grow professionally
- Ability to work part-time, remotely, starting in January 2024
(6-8 hours per week), and full-time, on-site, starting in June
2024
- Ability to travel to two onsite training events during the
pre-camp season
- Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of
energy, and exceptional enthusiasm each day
- Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing
multiple priorities, including the ability to travel to multiple
agreed upon sites within your territory, as needed
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Great communication skills, both written and verbal
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to become
certified prior to the start of camp
- Valid Mandatory Report Certification OR ability to complete
certification prior to the start of campAt Galileo, we value
divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to
the table. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups
and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Camp Directors start
from a wide variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to:
school teaching, camp counseling & leadership, after-school
programming, coaching, museum education, and leadership in retail
or customer service. In addition, research shows that while men
apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements,
women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when
they match all criteria. Even if you don't necessarily meet every
checkbox in the job description, but you think you have what it
takes, we encourage you to apply.Additional
InformationLOCATIONPre-camp: With the exception of weekend retreats
and occasional events, most pre-camp season work is done remotely,
but must be done from one of the employable states, listed above.
Summer: When it comes to camp assignments, we take your location
preferences into consideration, and have an ongoing, open dialogue
about location options throughout the process. You'll be placed at
one of our 70+ sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area,
Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, or Denver with the
expectation that you will frequently migrate between an agreed upon
range of sites in your region dependent on need. We are only able
to employ candidates who are based in the following states:
California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, or
Washington. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with
disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Regularly operate a computer (including typing and
reading)
- Constantly seeing, hearing, and communicating in person,
virtually, and from a range of distances
- Use hands and fingers to help with classroom supplies and
operate equipment
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods
of time, sitting or standing
- Regularly move about campsites, walking, kneeling, or standing
for extended periods of timeDuring your onboarding process, you may
need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check,
and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will
be provided during your onboarding process. COVID-19 All on-site
employees will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully
vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an
accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious
reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after an offer
of employment has been accepted and will not affect the
consideration of any person's application. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We
comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that
allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential
functions of the job. To request accommodation, contact our People
Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and
duties ADDITIONAL INFORMATION During your onboarding process, you
may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background
check, and mandated reporter training (California only). More
details will be provided during your onboarding process. COVID-19
All on-site employees will be required to demonstrate that they
have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify
for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or
religious reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after
an offer of employment has been accepted and will not affect
consideration of any persons' application. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We
comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation that allow
qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions
of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People
Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a
summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and
duties
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