Brookings Area Camp Adventure Director

 

CAMP PURPOSE

Brookings Area Camp Adventure offers two separate week-long summer sessions for children aged 6 to 21 with neurological or sensory impairments, communication disorders, mental illnesses, or physical disabilities. The camp ensures accessibility for most types of disabilities and provides dedicated one-on-one staff support if needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should possess a background in special education, teaching, or early childhood education, along with prior experience working with children with disabilities.

• Applicants must demonstrate both the ability and the commitment to support individuals with special needs.

• Demonstrated capabilities in program development and management.

• Willingness to undergo a background check (facilitated by Camp Adventure) is required prior to final contract approval by the board.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must dedicate enough time to create a camp environment that is safe, enjoyable, and financially responsible.

• Maintain Camp Adventure website. 

• Review applications and assess applicants’ eligibility and suitability for camp.

• Remain available to all campers, considering their individual abilities.

• Run at least two separate one-week camp sessions (contracts may be adjusted for shorter periods). Dates decided by director with input from Brookings Area Interagency Council.

• Follow all financial guidelines required by grant restrictions and criteria.

• Complete the Camp Adventure contract before 1 January every year.

• Report directly to the Brookings Area Interagency Council.

• Recruit, hire and train staff necessary for the two one-week camp sessions.

• Serve as a constructive and encouraging role model for both campers and team members.

• Keep track of work hours for grant tracking and future funding needs.

• Attend Brookings Interagency Council meetings and keep the BIAC board informed on program activities.

• Develop a budget and, when needed, submit extra grant requests tailored to camp or camper requirements.

• Assist in creating brochures, promotional materials, evaluations, and other resources for BACA.

• Develop programming for camp and work toward creating an advisory committee.

• Protect the privacy of both campers and fellow staff members.

• Complete all tasks listed on the “Close Camp” checklist.

 

CLOSE CAMP CHECKLIST

• Submit all marked receipts for expenses and bills to the BIAC Treasurer by August 15th.

• Turn in staff time sheets, W-9 forms, and signed contracts to the BIAC Treasurer no later than August 15th.

• Prepare a director’s summary of Camp for the current year, including what was successful, what was not, and other detailed notes for future reference.

• Gather all forms, paperwork, camper applications, and notes into a folder or binder, which should be stored for seven (7) years before being destroyed.

• Ensure any grant-related information is organized and accessible for potential submissions.

• Create a list of all businesses, volunteers, granting organizations, and other donors, including their addresses, for review. Attach any letters to the editor thanking these entities. The Camp Director must send a handwritten or typed thank-you note to all donors by August 31st, along with any additional thank-yous from campers.

• Save camp photos digitally and print those featuring individual campers as keepsakes. Share photos on social media platforms like Facebook or the Camp Website as space allows.