Director of Summer Activities- Summer ONLY Position

Director of Summer Activities

Reporting to the Director of Summer Programs, this position coordinates summer trips, events, and programming. The Activities Director (AD) ensures the non-classroom programming needs for all of our summer programs are met. This administrator works closely with the other members of the summer team to design and implement mentor training for summer counselors. The AD actively participates in residential life training and is responsible for coordinating meals and activities for the staff during training weeks. The AD will actively participate and plan orientation events for all student participants. The Activities Director is the point person for planned events and trips, including excursions to major U.S. cities and attractions. The Activities Director must remain highly visible and accessible within the Summer Programs community and during planned events. The AD will supervise Resident Teaching Assistants serving as activities assistants during appropriate times. The AD ensures this staff is completing their responsibilities and balancing their time appropriately. The Activities Director will also participate in weekly residential life meetings. This position also plans, coordinates, and directs the ELI trip to the New England states and college campuses. The AD is responsible for managing the Summer Activities budget. Though much of this budget is fixed prior to the start of summer, the Activities Director has flexibility to allocate the approved funds. This is a supervisory position with required advanced planning. This residential position helps to supervise student life and accountability throughout the programs. Attending meals and activities is required.

Successful candidates will have experience supervising, teaching, and coordinating student activities and events.  Dorm apartment housing is provided on Wyoming Seminary campus as well as meals when the dining hall is operational.