Assistant Camp Director – 5 Days of Sandwich

The 5 Days of Sandwich is a day camp offered for three weeks each July to children ages 7-10+ who live in Sandwich and surrounding towns. Run jointly by the town of Sandwich and the Sandwich jobshiringnearme.org Commission, the camp offers a unique opportunity to explore local history and the natural world around Squam Lake, the White Mountains ,and other local landmarks.

The program runs Monday-Friday, July 6-24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Enrollment is capped at 12 children per session. Campers participate in activities centered on history, conservation, stewardship and good, old-fashioned fun.

JOB description:

The Assistant Director assists the Camp Director in planning and implementing the 5 Days of Sandwich day camp program.

Assistant Director works with the Director to:

• Ensure the safety, well-being and enjoyment of the campers at all times during each session.  
• Design, create, organize, and implement a rich outdoors based program, with assistance available from the jobshiringnearme.org Commission.
• Communicate effectively with parents, the Town Administrator, the jobshiringnearme.org Commission liaison, members of the public, and other entities as needed.
• Transport campers to and from various camp activities in a rental van.
• Monitor weather conditions and other factors, responding accordingly to ensure the success of each day’s activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Career or job experience in education preferred; outdoor education experience is ideal.
• First Aid Certification required, and Water Safety training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required, along with the ability/comfortability to drive a passenger van.
• Knowledge of some of the many natural resources in Sandwich (for example: trails, streams and rivers, historic places and stories, etc.).
• Some natural history knowledge like bird, bug, or tree identification preferred.
• Access to a working cellphone with reception in Sandwich required.
• Successful applicant must also pass a criminal background check.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is provided as a stipend ($2,000) and is paid on a pro-rated basis, bi-weekly, in accordance with the Town of Sandwich’s payroll schedule.