Join us at Easterseals NY- Camp Colonie in Cohoes, NY for an exciting summer as a (temporary) Summer Camp Director for a special needs camp. Applicants must be available June 30- August 15 (skip July 4) Salary Range: $35-44/Hr. Camp Colonie is a six-week, integrated summer camp program for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. The camp provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults. As Camp Director, you'll lead a team of dedicated counselors, teachers, and other staff and ensure that campers have a safe and fun environment to enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, nature appreciation, recreational and socialization activities and academics such as reading, writing, geography, and mathematics. Essential Job Functions: + Ensure, through the recruitment, training and supervision of staff development and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment, implementation of operational procedures, the health, welfare and safety of everyone at Camp Colonie. + Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs to maintain or improve the abilities of persons with disabilities. + Engage in education and information activities leading toward and aimed at fostering public awareness of, and positive response to, the day camping program. + Provide the Executive Director and other administrative staff with the information and recommendations concerning camp in order to facilitate effective operations. + Adhere to a Safety/Risk Management Program that includes assessment, evaluation, and establishment of procedures, incident review, workplace engineering, training and such other measures that ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment. + Adhere to regulation set forth by NYS Department of Health and OPWDD pertaining to camp operations. + Ensure student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are monitored by clinical and instructional staff. + Maintain positive relationships with local school districts, parents, students and other partnerships that support camp operations. + Report on utilization rates related to clinical services using the NYS RS-2 form. + Collect and review progress reports from instructional staff, distribute to families and school districts at the end of the camp season. + Ensure all necessary student paperwork is collected and maintained on file. Experience and Education: + Minimum 21 years of age + BS degree in a field related to camping, rehabilitation or education + NYS Students with Disabilities (SWD) Teacher Certification is beneficial but not required + Minimum of five years of administrative or supervisory experience + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Who We Are Camp Colonie is a six-week, integrated summer camp program for children and young adults 5-21 years of age. Camp Colonie provides a supportive and supervised program for individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities as well as typically developing children and young adults.