Program Director
The Westcoast Connection summer leadership team is made up of unique individuals who place safety first and are skilled in creating a fun, dynamic and inclusive environment!
Program Directors (PDs) have the highest level of responsibility with their group in the summer. PDs oversee everything including, but not limited to, the health, safety, and enjoyment of each and every participant, and the execution of the itinerary as planned and outlined by WCC. PDs are responsible for managing a team of staff through coaching, supervising, and providing on-going feedback. PDs serve as a representative of WCC on the road and act as our liaison to suppliers, outfitters, and vendors. PDs also communicate regularly with parents, company supervisors, and the summer communication center.
What kind of qualifications do we look for?
- Experience working with Westcoast Connection or similar team-based experience
- Experience managing and/or coaching, mentoring and building a strong, cohesive staff team
- Ability to manage a budget and account for funds
- Experience and genuine interest in working with teenagers
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to create, coordinate and implement various programs and activities
- Mature, responsible, positive, polite and true role model
- Ability to execute a given itinerary
- Self-starter, high energy, above and beyond work ethic
Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following additional skills:
- Summer camp experience
- Experience in an educational setting
- Travel experience
- Post-Secondary education (or in process of completing)
- Fluency in Spanish
Requirements:
- 23 years of age or older
- Applicants must be available for the following mandatory in-person training days:
- NEW Program Director training: April 26 – 27
- Program Director Training: May 2 – 4
- All Staff Precamp Training: May 30 – June 1
Internship opportunity: We are open to fulfilling internship requirements as needed. Contact us to inquire further about this possibility.