Tasks
- Recruiting staff & campers
- Advetising
- Budget
- Develop schedules, activities, and emergency plans
- Monitor safety
Work Schedule
- Year-round planning and preparation
- During camp time directors may work 80 hr. weeks
Salary is $15,000- $52,000
Work Environment: Outdoors during camp & office setting during off seasons
People: parents, staff, marketing outlets, & children
Issues & Problems
- Unhappy children and/or parents
- Injured campers
- Severe weather
- Uncooperative or insubordinate staff
Benefits
- Happy campers
- Can live where you work
- Memories are always being made!
- Travel insurance
Summer camp directors create an environment that allow children to build relationships, build independence, develop leadership skills, create group working skills, and give children life-long memories!
Works Cited
- http://www.ccusa.com/CampDirectors.aspx
- http://lifehacker.com/career-spotlight-what-i-do-as-a-summer-camp-director-1769216433
By: Jaci Simmons
Credits:
Created with images by sasint - "adventure backpack the bag" • edar - "in the workplace notebook office" • TBIT - "dollar bank note money" • saritarobinson - "summer kids camp '08 104" • phil41dean - "No Drama Here" • saritarobinson - "Picture 600" • sasint - "boys scout scouting"