Organization
Ketcha Outdoors
Job Posted
March 28, 2025
Job status
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Job Type
Job Duration
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Remote
No
Contact Name
Mike Vincent
Contact Email
jobs@ketchaoutdoors.org
Deadline to Apply
Location
Scarborough, ME
United States
United States
We are seeking an experienced educator to be our next Assistant Director of Youth Programs to coordinate and administer our licensed After School Program from September to June (approximately 25 hours/week) and assist with preparations for our summer camp during that same period (approximately 15 hours/week). From June through August, this position shifts to play a leadership role full-time (40 hours/week) for our ACA-accredited Summer Day Camp, with a focus on day-to-day program logistics, staff support, and communication. The Assistant Director of Youth Programs plays a key leadership role in supervising afterschool staff, hiring and training seasonal staff, communicating with families, and supporting a positive environment for all campers and participants.
Summary
After School Supervisor Duties:
- Oversee the daily operations, staff and logistics of the After School Program, ensuring safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences for participants.
- Lead communication with families through in-person interactions, newsletters, and emails, providing updates on programming and responding to inquiries or concerns.
- Observe and manage student behavior using positive redirection and age-appropriate techniques, including timely parent communication when necessary.
Coordinate staffing schedules, manage time-off requests, and arrange substitute educators as needed.
Summer Program Director Duties:
- Support the Director of Youth & Camp Programs and the Summer Camp leadership team with administrative planning and operational logistics for camp programs.
- Supervise up to 10 staff and oversee scheduling, group assignments, daily program coordination, and effective on-the-ground implementation of logistics.
- Communicate with families to support a positive camper experience, manage registration adjustments, and resolve concerns.
- Assist in onboarding and mentoring summer staff, providing timely feedback and day-to-day support in the field.
To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to Mike Vincent at jobs@ketchaoutdoors.org
Compensation Information
Compensation: Salary ranges from $47,000 to $55,000 depending on experience, combined with a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
- 80% employer-paid health insurance plan
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision plan
- 20 paid vacation days, 5 personal/sick days and 11 paid holidays
- Simple IRA plan with a 3% match when criteria are met.
- Staff discounts on Ketcha and Portland Gear Hub programming