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SSISTANT
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IRECTOR  OF
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ILDERNESS
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CTOBER
2015
J OB   T ITLE :     Assistant  Director
D EPARTMENT :     Program
R EPORTS  TO :       Camp  Director
L OCATION :       San  Francisco/Groveland
J OB  PURPOSE :   Summer   camp   and   organizational   leadership,   managing   the   full   scope   of   wilderness   and   adventure  programming,  including  backpacking,  teva  (nature),  garden,  challenge  course,  quest,   and  sustainability;  Risk  Management;  and  Transportation;  to  serve  as  part  of  the  Management
Team.
V ALUES  AND  SHARED  EXPECTATIONS :
Act  as  a  representative  of  the  organization  and  demonstrate  its  goals  in  a  positive  and  professional  manner  to   all.  Demonstrate  professionalism  and  accountability.  Take  initiative  to  analyze  and  solve  problems,  treat  others   with   courtesy   and   respect,   respond   to   customer   needs,   and   maintain   a   high   degree   of   ethics,   integrity   and   confidentiality.
E SSENTIAL  DUTIES  AND  RESPONSIBILITIES :
➢ Responsible  for  overall  supervision  of  wilderness  department  at  camp  including  direct  supervision  of  three   wilderness   department   supervisors   and   indirect   supervision   of   20   wilderness   staff.   Must   have   a   clear
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➢ understanding   of   all   activities,   goals,   objectives   and   responsibilities   in   the   following   areas:     Backpacking,
Challenge  Course,  Teva  (Nature)  including  Garden,  and  Quests.
Responsible  for  Wilderness  Department  staff  assignments,  observation,  feedback  and  evaluation.
Responsible  for  Wilderness  staff  recruitment  and  hiring,  including  staff  interviews  and  reference  checks.
Overall  responsibility  for  Wilderness  staff  training.
Manage  relationships  between  Wilderness  Department  and  other  departments  at  camp.
Manage  agency  relationship  with  National  Parks.
Help  plan  and  lead  supervisor  and  staff  training.
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Organize  and  teach  at  Jewish  Outdoor  Leadership  Training  held  at  Camp  Tawonga.  Recruit  participants,  plan   trainings,  coordinate  logistics,  and  update  manual.
Supervise  Backpacking  program,  including  risk  management,  staff,  logistics,  equipment,  and  evaluation.
Supervise   Quest   program   including:   planning,   enrollment,   risk   management,   training   Quest   leaders,   overseeing  parent  communication  regarding  Quest  and  interfacing  with  outfitters.
Supervise   Challenge   Course   program   including:     risk   management;   course   construction   and   repairs,   inspections,  and  equipment;  staff  training,  certification  and  supervision;  establishing  LOPs;  and  evaluating   the  program  structure.    Oversee  all  aspects  of  the  challenge  course  program.
Supervise  Nature  and  Garden  programs  at  camp.  This  includes  staff  training  and  supervision  and  ensuring   high  quality  programming.  Support  the  expansion  of  the  farm  and  garden.
Supervise   Tawonga   at-­‐camp   transportation   program,   including   risk   management,   logistics,   staff,   and   evaluation.
Supervise  additional  departments  and  staff  as  needed.
Direct  1-­‐2  family  camps  per  year  and  lead  other  year-­‐round  programming,  such  as  family  hikes  in  the  Bay
Area,  as  needed.
Serve  as  Safety  Officer  in  charge  of  overall  risk  management  and  OSHA  compliance.  Follow  up  on  Worker’s
Comp  claims.

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Launch  Kibbutz  Tawonga,  a  new  program  for  young  adults  that  will  live  at  camp  in  the  fall  and  spring  as  a
Jewish  community  engaged  in  farming,  forestry,  and  woodworking.
Lead  Tawonga’s  sustainability  efforts.
Act  as  lead  contact  for  site  rentals  and  retreats;  direct  programs  when  possible;  streamline  Tawonga  rental   process.
Serve  on  management  team  with  other  year-­‐round  directors  to  ensure  excellence  in  all  aspects  of   operations  and  program  delivery.
Communicate  with  parents,  lead  outreach  events,  respond  to  parent  questions  and  feedback.
Q UALIFICATIONS  AND  REQUIREMENTS :
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Demonstrate  professionalism  and  accountability
Flexible,  able  to  meet  changing  work  needs  and  demands
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Able  to  work  collaboratively
Must  have  a  high  level  of  interpersonal  skills  to  handle  sensitive  and  confidential  situations
Must  be  able  to  think  clearly  in  emergency  situations  and  to  delegate  appropriately
E DUCATION ,  TRAINING  AND  EXPERIENCE
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Minimum  of   Bachelor’s  degree  or  equivalent  education
At  least  three  years  relevant  experience
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Hold   current   CPR,   Wilderness   First   Responder   or   Wilderness   Emergency   Medical   Technician,   Life   Guard
Training,   Challenge   Course   Advanced   Skills   and   Standards   certifications,   as   well   as   a   California   Driver’s
License  or  be  willing  to  acquire  these  certifications  upon  hire.
K NOWLEDGE / SKILLS
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Working  knowledge  of  computers  (including  Microsoft  Office,  Google  Docs  and  Sheets)
Ability  to  handle  multiple  tasks  efficiently  and  accurately
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Detail-­‐oriented  and  well  organized
Must  be  able  to  communicate  clearly  and  compassionately  with  the  public
Maintain  confidentiality
Ability  to  work  independently  and  make  appropriate  decisions  in  emergency  situations
P HYSICAL  DEMANDS
The   physical   demands   described   here   are   representative   of   those   that   must   be   met   by   an   employee   to   successfully   perform   the   essential   functions   of   this   job.     Reasonable   accommodation   may   be   made   to   enable   people  with  disabilities  to  perform  the  essential  functions.
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Some  lifting  and  carrying  up  to  40  lbs.
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Typing,  writing,  reading,  hearing  and  speaking
Use  hands  and  fingers  to  operate  equipment
Frequent  sitting
Standing,  walking,  kneeling
W ORK   E NVIRONMENT
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Noise  level  is  moderately  quiet
S PECIAL  REQUIREMENTS
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Willingness  to  work  evenings  and  weekends  when  required
E XEMPT / NON   -­‐  EXEMPT
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Exempt
N ORMAL  WORKING  HOURS
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Monday  –  Friday,  9-­‐5  with  flexibility,  while  in  San  Francisco.  While  in  Groveland  at  our  camp  location,  the   working  hours  are  more  demanding.
S ALARY  AND  BENEFITS
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This  is  a  full  time,  year-­‐round,  benefited  position.  Salary  DOE.