In-Person Winter Camp Director
About Ivy Camps USA
Founded in 2014, Ivy Camps USA has delivered educational and fun programming to thousands of children via both in-person and online interactive classes. Ivy Camps has delivered its interactive classes in over 40 countries around the world. With a consistent 5-star satisfaction rating, Ivy Camps prides itself on being the preeminent provider of supplemental education designed for all students who seek to widen their path to a future of higher education.
Overall, we are looking for a team member who is passionate about education and who, like us, wants to make a difference in the world. Program Leads are the front-facing members of our team to our campers. We are looking for Program Leads who love to have fun and are not afraid to act silly with a group of campers who are looking for a beneficial and fun escape with Ivy Camps USA.
Locations and Dates - Candidates identify where and when they are interested in going.
Potential Locations -
- Manama (Bahrain)
- Dubai (UAE)
- Abu Dhabi (UAE)
- Ras Al Khaumah (UAE)
- Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
- Doha (Qatar)
- Muscat (Oman)
- Amman (Jordan)
- Brisbane (Australia)
Date Range -
- December 6, 2024 – January 9, 2025
- Applicants can choose between 1 week and 4 week options
Compensation -
- Flight Stipend + $1,000 – $4,000
- Based on program length
- Housing: Provided
- Transportation To and From Work: Provided
- Team Bonding Activities: Sponsored by Ivy Camps USA
What we offer
- A dynamic leadership role within a team-oriented work environment while being able to create a network across America’s top universities
- Participation in the growth and development of a start-up that is constantly expanding
- Opportunity to develop problem-solving skills and the ability to think on one's feet
- Opportunity for travel to our in-person programming sites with evenings and weekends off for exploration and free time
- Opportunity for promotion and higher pay
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in all required trainings before the start of camp
- Train and manage all instructors and teaching assistants
- Work anywhere from 40-50 hours per week, more or less, including overseeing day to day operations, camp preparations, meetings, and all other job responsibilities
- Set up camp and fill out all necessary paperwork
- Facilitate communication with parents on-campus and through designated camp phones during camp hours.
- Communicate regularly with supervisors and perform tasks as needed by supervisors
- Ensure camper safety throughout the camp
- Ensure effective camper pick-up and drop-off
- Ensure Ivy Camps USA delivers a high quality product to all customers
Qualifications
- Must have driver’s license
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Currently in their final year or have graduated from a Bachelor’s Degree program
- Enrolled in or graduated from Master’s Degree program preferred
- Previous experience teaching/tutoring required, especially with children
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a self-directed capacity, must be proactive, take ownership and have a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated knowledge of the ability to follow specific instructions with little expertise
- Desire to work in a startup environment with new concepts and models
- Ability to adapt to working in varied/dynamic situations
- Excellent team-player
- Fun and energetic!
Ivy Camps USA is an equal opportunity employer.