Head of Staff Development Job Description

Head of Staff Development Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Head of Staff Development to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Counselling Director to provide mentorship to all first-year HOC Staff;
  • Provide formal written take-home evaluations for all LITs at the end of their session;
  • Communicate with all CIT/LITs prior to their camp arrival;
  • Create and execute CIT/LIT programming that is age appropriate, productive, and fun;
  • Facilitate or delegate all CIT/LIT activities, theory/development, and mentor sessions;
  • Ensure CITs/LITs provide care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of HOC’s Child Care Practices;
  • Award and record community service hours for all LITs/CITs and provide proof in a community service letter and check-out package;
  • Provide formal verbal evaluations to all CITs & their parents at the end of their session;
  • Be available to assist Camp Directors as required or when instructional schedule allows;
  • Provide leadership and guidance to CITs/LITs as well as assume responsibility for their supervision and discipline;
  • Act as a supervisor in any CIT/LIT sessions led by other Staff Development Staff (ie. Swimming lessons, etc.);
  • Improve the effectiveness of the CIT/LIT programs by establishing clear and concise goals;
  • The dynamic nature of summer camp demands each staff understand that additional duties may be assigned as required;
  • Establish strict guidelines and monitor CIT/LIT sleeping quarters and their cleanliness;
  • Organize and supervise 2, 4-day CIT out-trips to Algonquin Park, and 4, 1- night LIT trips on HOC Property.

Requirements:

  • Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description;
  • Valid G driver’s license;
  • Must be an enthusiastic, energetic and positive person;
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR certification;
  • Administrative background with experience in supervising peers;
  • A minimum of 18 years of age;
  • Genuine interest in working with children in the community;
  • Outdoor camping and tripping experience;
  • Experience working with children of varied ages in a supervisory or teaching situation. Specific camp experience an asset;
  • Minimum Bronze Cross Award, NLS preferred;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, evaluate and deal effectively with problem-solving situations within the area of responsibility.