Position Summary
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure and looking for an awesome residential summertime opportunity? You've just found it! ESF Pre-College is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Site Director, a member of the leadership team who lives on campus and is responsible for supervising the Residential Directors who manage the residential life component of their respective programs.
The Site Director serves as the senior on-site administrator, overseeing the day-to-day logistics of the residential component of ESF Pre-College at their assigned site(s). The Site Director will ensure that policies and protocols are implemented and followed by all students and staff, handle emergencies and address issues on site, and communicate with students and parents/guardians as needed. The Site Director must collaborate with program leadership to facilitate orientation(s) and develop and support a strong, positive team culture among staff and students.
Join a mission-driven team and help students from around the world have a safe, rewarding summer. Our staff members are expected to make a positive impact on the students in their care. Comprehensive training and orientation prepare every staff member for the role.
Why ESF Pre-College?
- Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of teens and residential staff while receiving comprehensive training and support.
- Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and professional development opportunities.
- Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor staff and students.
- Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.
Extra Perks
- Housing and Meals: Included for the duration of your contract.
- Shuttle Transportation: Once you've arrived in Philadelphia, our team will pick you up from Philadelphia International Airport or 30th Street Station.
- Travel Reimbursement: Up to $300 in reimbursement for arrival and departure travel, in accordance with ESF policy.
- Gym Access: Residential staff are provided access to a gym.
- Global Team: Our residential teams consist of members from multiple countries and states.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Earn a bonus for referring qualified candidates from your network.
- Weekend Trips: As part of your chaperone duties, you will visit tourist attractions and popular locations near your program site.
Position Scope
- Staff must arrive by 12:00 PM (noon) on their staff check-in date at the program site. The ESF Pre-College team delivers orientation, training, and staff bonding time before students arrive. Staff are required to stay for the duration of the program, including any holidays, and will depart by 10:00 AM on the morning after student departure.
- Residential staff live on campus throughout the program to support and supervise students and respond to emergencies. Schedules are dynamic and may change based on the needs of the program, including same-day changes.
- Full and half days off are scheduled throughout the program, in addition to daily scheduled time off.
- Multiple contract lengths available, including:
- 10 weeks: May - August
- 8 weeks: June - August
- 6 Weeks: June- July
- 3.5 Weeks: July
Requirements
- Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
- On-Campus Residency: Ability to live on campus for the entire duration of contract dates.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in progress or complete. A degree in education (or a related field) is preferred.
- Leadership Background:
- 2–4 years of leadership and staff supervision experience preferred.
- Performance management experience is preferred.
- Higher education or residential life experience is preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience working with teenagers and college-aged students; examples include but are not limited to teaching, coaching, tutoring, camp counseling, student organization leadership, or residence life.
- Safety & Supervision: Experience with after-hours crisis response; understanding of university safety protocols; experience supervising a team of residential directors and staff.
- Communication: Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to coach, motivate, and give clear direction to staff.
- Spreadsheet & Tracking Skills: Comfortable using spreadsheets (Google Sheets and/or Excel) to organize information, track data, and keep accurate records.
- Required Training: Complete all training, background screenings, and other pre-employment credentials required by ESF Pre-College and the state of the program site.
- Language Skills: Fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in additional languages is a plus but not required.
- Team Handbook: Review and follow the ESF Pre-College Team Handbook.
- Dress Code: Wear the ESF Pre-College uniform at all times while on duty.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Directly supervise one to three Residential Directors (RDs) and assigned program staff to ensure a thriving program. Responsibilities include the following:
- Dive into the Experience!
- Oversee the planning and staffing of fun, age-appropriate evening activities and weekend trips for teens, in collaboration with the Senior Residential Counselors.
- Be available for on-call needs, including night and weekend hours.
- Be visible and participate in program activities and trips as scheduling allows.
- Manage residential activity and trip spending with the full-time ESF Pre-College director. Complete all budget reconciliation processes by the designated deadline.
- Respond to all program communications via email, phone, text, or in person.
- Health & Safety:
- Oversee management of the residential program, including the supervision and care of all students during the program.
- Act as the lead responder for program concerns for the full duration of the program (24/7).
- Support the logistics and communication of student relocations or dismissals from the program as needed.
- Enforce residence hall and program rules and address behavioral and safety concerns throughout the program.
- Inform the ESF Pre-College full-time director of any health, safety, or behavioral concerns.
- Review confidential student information, including health and wellness records, and maintain its confidentiality.
- Serve as the liaison with the Residential Nurse and the ESF Pre-College medical team for student and staff care. Submit all follow-up reports within 24 hours.
- Review and support off-campus protocols, itineraries, and trips, including protocols for traveling off-site with minors.
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding medical concerns, behavioral concerns, or requests to leave the program.
- Maintain a safe and engaging environment for program participants.
- Academic Programming & Logistics:
- Support the full-time Program Director in implementing the academic program.
- Ensure staff follow and enforce all ESF Pre-College protocols for traveling off-site with minors, including required staff-to-student ratios, headcounts, and rules for staying with the group.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the academic calendar and schedule.
- As needed, assign residential staff to academic buildings to assist students.
- Work with the Senior Residential Counselor for Off-Site Activities and the Residential Director to confirm trip details and schedule changes and to make any adjustments needed to align with the academic schedule.
- Work with the Senior Residential Counselor for On-Site Activities and the Residential Director to ensure evening activities are unique, enjoyable, and in line with ESF Pre-College procedures and program timelines.
- In collaboration with the full-time ESF Pre-College director, stock, organize, and inventory program supplies and restock as needed.
- Serve as the liaison with the full-time Program Director for student absences.
- Training & Supervision:
- In collaboration with the ESF Pre-College full-time director and other site leadership, plan, coordinate, and lead effective orientation and training sessions for residential staff before students arrive on-site.
- Directly and indirectly supervise program staff members in collaboration with the full-time Program Director, which may include Residential Directors, Assistant Residential Directors, Residential Counselors, Multi-Media Interns, or Administrative Specialists.
- Support and participate in staff appreciation and bonding opportunities during the program.
- Hold regular check-ins with staff, attend daily staff meetings, and lead staff meetings as needed.
- Attend daily check-ins with the ESF Pre-College full-time director.
- Conduct evaluations of all supervised staff members at the end of the program.
- Be the Ultimate Role Model:
- Serve as a positive and encouraging role model for students and colleagues.
- Demonstrate ESF Core Values daily.
- Model the ESF Virtues of Character daily (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, and Community).
- Follow and enforce ESF Pre-College policies on curfew, alcohol, drugs and vaping, cell phone use, and professional communication with students and colleagues.
- Photography & Video (including editing and cataloging):
- Ensure each staff member takes and uploads a minimum of ten (10) photos per day.
- Encourage staff to capture joyful moments throughout the day.
- Serve as the liaison with the ESF Pre-College Marketing team for photo and video needs.
- Flexibility is Important: Adapt quickly to changing priorities, such as same-day schedule changes or unexpected situations, and proactively resolve student and facility concerns.
- Have fun!
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
- Ability to travel around the assigned campus and surrounding areas, with or without reasonable accommodation, to supervise students and attend activities, including distances of up to eight (8) city blocks.
Organization Overview
ESF Pre-College is powered by ESF Camps & Experiences. ESF has been a vital influence in the camp industry since 1982. ESF (Education, Sports, and Fun) features award-winning camp programs in PA, NJ, NY, CT, MD, and DE for people of all ages. We are considered one of the country's leading camp companies and people developers.
Our portfolio includes 40 nationally recognized day camps in multiple states (www.esfcamps.com), baseball camps with the Philadelphia Phillies, and basketball camps with the Philadelphia 76ers along with the Brooklyn Nets. ESF recently launched new programs, including ESF Pre-College, our pre-college academic program. ESF also operates two nonprofit foundations: Dream Camp offering after-school mentoring & summer camps for underserved youth in PA & CT and Acting Without Boundaries providing unique acting programs for youth with physical disabilities.
Reporting Relationships
- The Site Director reports directly to the ESF Pre-College full-time directors.
This job description is subject to change. ESF Pre-College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Please apply online at www.esfjobs.com