JOB OPENING: Hartwick Summer Program Director

YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM -   DIRECTOR 

The Hartwick Huskies Summer Program: 

The Hartwick Summer Recreation Program is a four week Summer Recreation Program (July 26th – Aug 20th 2021) for children entering 1st through 6th grades. The program is held daily from 8:15am-12:00pm in the Hamlet of Hartwick with the mission of providing a covid-safe, fun and stimulating experience for the participants to get the most out of their Summer break. 

Job Description:

The Hartwick Summer Program now seeks an energetic and dynamic leader to make this vision a reality! General Function- To oversee the overall operation of the program including management, safety of children, planning and implementing active and engaging recreational programming and building positive parent relationships. Responsible for the direct supervision of participants, site staff and their activities. The Director works with staff to provide a program which will foster children’s social, physical, emotional, and mental growth. The position is an annual appointment and will be reposted annually. The position will report to the Town Supervisor and YAC Committee. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• must be at least 18 years of age 

• Must have supervisory experience and strong leadership skills

• must have a high school diploma, two years of previous experience with children and some college education

• upbeat, positive and encouraging disposition

• must have the ability to work well with children in cooperation with other staff, and parents

• must be able to perform essential functions as listed

Director responsibilities include:

• Design a covid-safe operation plan

• Oversight of program operation

• Supervision the program staff

• Designing, delivering and evaluating programs to ensure they meet and exceed the needs and interests of the participants

• Work in partnership with the staff, Town Board and Youth Advocacy Committee to ensure high quality experiences for the participants and staff.

• Training and evaluation of counselors.

• Responsible for record keeping pertaining to the program.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than May 1st. You may email it to htownhall@stny.rr.com, fax it to 607-293-7914 or mail it to:

Town of Hartwick

Attn : Summer Program

P.O. Box 240

Hartwick, N.Y. 13348