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The Camp Director is the go-to person on-site for parents, guardians, and direct-care staff working at camp. This position includes many responsibilities, with the primary goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for all teens and UCP Summer Odyssey staff.

Camp Director Qualities:

• Experience working with children, teens, or young adults – specifically individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to make decisions and adjust plans on the go.
• Effective communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, Organized, Responsible, Dependable, Flexible, Calm, and Consistent.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and oversight to direct care staff.
• Oversee check-in/check-out procedures.
• Manage parent expectations by developing relationships with teen participants and by conversing with parents or guardians at pick-up and drop-off times.
• Oversee daily camp schedule and activities.
• Organize carpools & bus routes to daily activities.
• Manage payment of activities and reconciliation of petty cash.
• Manage medication administration for teens as needed
• Organize and lead on-site activities
• Replenish/refresh camp supplies at the UCP office as needed
• Ensure camp materials are at the program each morning and collected at the end of each day (coordinating alternate arrangements when out sick or on vacation.)
• Ensure that all documents, program materials, and equipment are accounted for and securely stored.
• Daily review of payroll hours
• Manage daily schedule of staff and teens (problem-solving coverage for absences, reassigning staff, etc.)
• Complete required paperwork daily and submit to the office (sign in/out logs, medication logs, incident reports, etc.)
• Maintain confidentiality of teens and staff
• Daily Communication with the UCP office regarding camp updates, information exchange, etc.
• Maintain clear and open communication with Inclusion Facilitators, parents, and UCP office staff.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Hours are approximately 7:45am -5:00pm Monday-Friday from June 16- August 15, 2025. Pre-camp prep work and additional training will be available starting in May. No camp on June 19 and July 4. The Camp Odyssey Director should plan for a daily break lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, planned when least disruptive to the daily schedule (not during high traffic/sign-in and out times). Overtime should be pre-approved.

Transportation

A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, liability coverage and a personal vehicle are required for this position. This position may provide incidental transportation for clients to and from activities so responsible driving is a must.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people through meaningful community experiences!

AA/EOE

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Respect for different needs, abilities, values, beliefs and cultures.
• Basic understanding of people both with and without disabilities.
• Competency in providing care for others and sound decision making.
• Respect for differences.
• Understanding of providing care and supervising others and how it relates to people with disabilities.
• Must be 18+

Please send your resume to Carol at carolvanhandel@ucpdane.org