Summer Camp Lead

The Summer Hangout Lead is responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the summer program, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all clients and staff. This role is central to implementing the hangout curriculum, managing staff and volunteers, maintaining communication across key stakeholders, and fostering positive relationships with families.

Essential Functions

1. Summer Hangout Intake Management: Maintain and review Summer Hangout intake forms, ensuring all information is complete, up-to-date, and used to support individualized needs.
2. Curriculum Implementation: Deliver and adapt the Spirited Play Labs curriculum with fidelity and creativity, ensuring play-based, neurodiversity-affirming experiences throughout the day.
3. Daily Operations Oversight: Coordinate and manage the daily flow of Summer Hangout activities, transitions, and schedules. Ensure timely setup, cleanup, and smooth execution of the Summer Hangout day.
4. Health & Safety Compliance: Monitor the physical and emotional safety of Summer Hangouters and staff. Respond to incidents appropriately and follow safety protocols and reporting procedures.
5. Staff & Volunteer Supervision: Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Summer Hangout staff and volunteers. Ensure all team members are engaged, informed, and following expectations.
6. Parent Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for parents/guardians during Summer Hangout hours. Communicate proactively and compassionately regarding Summer Hangout experiences, concerns, and updates.
7. Site Communication: Maintain clear and ongoing communication with the Site Manager to align on logistics, space use, and any site-related issues.
8. Materials & Supplies Coordination: Track material usage and communicate supply needs in a timely manner to the SPL Program Director to ensure Summer Hangout remains well-stocked and functional.