Site Director

**Job Title**: Site Director - _Lawrence Park Camps_ **About True North Sports Camps** True North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 4 to 14 in Toronto and Etobicoke. We offer baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer and multi-sport summer day camps as well as after-school and weekend programs during the fall, winter and spring. At True North, we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every child’s development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience. True North Sports Camps was created by the founders of North Toronto Baseball Camp, and since 2007 our goal has remained the same: to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. **The True North Philosophy** At True North Sports Camps we are committed to creating the best possible experience for every camper and great staff are vital to achieving that goal While developing the campers’ athletic skills is certainly important, our core focus is creating a positive environment for our participants, allowing them to have fun and forge lasting friendships. **Position Details** Camp operates weekly in July and August from 8:30am - 4:00pm (with extended care from 8:00am until 5:00pm) Monday to Friday. This summer, camp will operate for 7 to 9 weeks dependent on the location. We are hiring Site Directors for the following camps: **Locations** Lawrence Park location (401 Rosewell Avenue, Toronto, ON) **Contract Length** The Site Director is a full-time position with two possible term lengths: - 2-Months: From June 1 - August 16 - 4-Months: From May 6 - August 16 **Work Hours** Office Hours (Pre-Camp) Our office is usually open from 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday. However, there will be some duties performed outside of these hours on weekends and evenings, depending on availability. Camp Hours (July & August) You will be required to be on-site from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays); however, there will be some duties performed outside of these hours (mostly remotely). **Responsibilities** At each site, we have between 1-2 sports camps operating daily. The Site Director is responsible for overseeing daily camp operations, and supervising and mentoring the Program Directors (who are responsible for the staff and campers at each individual camp) Furthermore, the Site Director is responsible to assisting staff with camper and parent issues. As a Site Director, you are responsible for the holistic management of your sites with the support of the Program Directors and Camp Leadership Team. More specifically, Site Directors have responsibilities both on-site and off-site, which include, but are not limited to, the following: Pre-Camp (May & June - Full-Time) - Work with the Program Directors to create and update camp programming (daily and weekly) - Assist with the planning and execution of staff training (including our supplemental training specific to on-site leadership staff) - Assist the Program Directors to ensure that all equipment and supplies are purchased, stored and organized at camp - Support the Program Directors with general camp preparation (including, for example, answering questions, goal setting, schedule planning, etc.) - Prepare any policies, procedures and any emergency documents for your site - Attend marketing events to help promote our camps - Participate in the execution of spring clinics - Participate in monthly meetings with the Board of Directors During Camp (July & August - Full-Time) - Staff Management - Effectively manage, support and mentor the Program Directors of each camp (including executing formal performance reviews and exit interviews) - Active involvement with the Program Directors’ management of Assistant Directors, Sport Specialists and staff (including assisting with staff evaluations) - Provide on-site leadership staff with informal ongoing feedback and instruction - Ensure that Program Directors are effectively communicating with their staff and camper parents - Facilitate regular meetings of the on-site leadership staff - set expectations for all and encourage personal growth - Manage the site staff schedule and communicate any changes that are made - Programming - Review camp programming throughout the summer to ensure that all activities are safe, inclusive, fun and challenging for the campers - Camper and Family Interactions - Assist staff as needed with any camper care or parent communications issues - Assist the camp office with managing parent relationships - First Aid and Camp Safety - Assist staff in administering first aid and managing health/safety issues on-site - Ensure camp-wide policies and procedures are implemented and followed by all staff (including phones/tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pick-up, etc.) - Facility and Equipment - Manage the relationship with our permit contact and resolve