Head of Summer Camp
St. George's International School
Switzerland
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2021
Job overview
St. George’s International School are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Summer Camp Director who will plan, coordinate and oversee the overall camp programme. He/she is responsible for communicating with parents, guardians, teachers, and counsellors and other camp staff prior, during, and after the summer camp.
Background Required and Qualifications
• Must have several years in a position of responsibility in Education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Possesses good leadership abilities, management and organizational skills.
• Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable.
• English mother tong or C1 level, French a plus.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Report each week on numbers of leads, applications and enrolments.
• Regular meetings with Inspired Camps project Leader.
• Ensure enrolment procedures are carried out correctly and all paper work is in place.
• Develop camp policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Book Plan and Research all activities for the camp.
• Ensure operating budget for the camp is controlled.
• Collaborates with staff on classrooms, meeting facilities, recreational facilities, housing needs, and other university facilities that are needed for the camp.
• Collaborates with the Camp Programme Director on the scheduling of classroom, sports, and evening activities.
• Oversees the development of the camp programme and approve all camp activities.
• Hires, disciplines, supervises and terminates camp staff.
• Conducts Risk Management training and background checks.
• Organizes and coordinates the campers’ selection process.
• Produces forms, letters and pertinent documents needed for the implementation of the camp.
• Handles questions, problems and concerns of parents/guardians before and during camp.
• Establishes a procedure for handling all difficulties related to health, behaviour and other problems.
• Monitors and ensures appropriate student behaviour and adherence to camp rules and regulations.
• Schedules group meetings with staff as needed.
• Works closely, cooperatively and amicably with all staff members.
• Handles emergency situations in conjunction with team.
• Assesses the overall programme to see if there are any changes that need to be made.
• Completes and/or oversees the completion of all documents (agreement, schedules, programme evaluation, information management system, etc.)
• Seeks advice and/or assistance from Project leader of Inspired Summer Camps when needed.
Time commitment – 40% (20% on January, 40% on February & March, 80% on April, May & June, 100% on July, 40% on August).
Start date: January 10th, 2022.
Please apply, sending a copy of your CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@stgeorges.ch by Friday 24th September 2021.
Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.
About St. George's International School
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 80,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
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About us
St. George's International School is a premium day and boarding school for boys and girls from the age of 18 months to 18 years, comprising over 60 nationalities. Situated on the banks of Lake Geneva, with magnificent views of the Alps, the school occupies 12 acres of beautiful landscape and gardens: a peaceful and inspiring environment for learning.
St. George’s International School aims to equip students both academically and socially for progression to top universities and the world beyond. Students are prepared for public examination at International General Certificate of Secondary Education, IGCSE and International Baccalaureate, IB, as well as through General Diploma, GD.
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