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.