Join the Team!

School Year

Site Directors manage the administration and operations of a school program site. School program sites range from 4 – 10 small groups of campers (about 30 – 100 children), with 10 – 30 staff members. Site Directors have the ultimate responsibility for the safety and quality of their program.

Summer

Site Directors manage the administration and operations of one of our Brooklyn Day Camp sites in Prospect Park or Brooklyn Bridge Park. This portion of the job is similar in responsibility to the school year portion, but the days look a lot different. You will be in the park Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm/6pm, covering a lot of ground as you supervise the program leaders around the park.

Full Time Compensation and Position Details

• $55,000
• Health insurance with employer contribution upon start
• 3 weeks paid vacation and access to a 403b retirement account with employer match available after a 90 day introductory period.
• This is a year-round position. During the school year this position is non-exempt, transferring to exempt when duties become fully summer focused.

Starting Hourly Pay Rates for Part Time Directors: $22-24

Essential Functions

● Supervise Team Supervisors, who in turn work directly with 3-4 smallcamp groups

● Facilitate schedule of staff leadership meetings for check-ins and program planning

● Identify need for in-service training and develop in conjunction with the Assistant Dirctor(s)

● Oversee staff and program evaluations

● Cultivate effective working relationships with parents and school administrators

● Ensure timely and accurate completion of records/paperwork

● Ensure that school sites maintains SACC compliance, and that summer programs are run in accordance with DOH regulations

Specifications

● Minimum 3 years of experience working with elementary age youth

● Minimum 2 years of experience supervising or leading peers

● Minimum 1 year experience in program management

● CPR/First Aid Certification required – reimbursement is available

● Monday – Friday availability required

● Experience with SACC strongly preferred

● Must complete all SACC background clearances, fingerprints, medical exam and TB tests

● High level professional communication skills, oral and written

● High levels of enthusiasm, kindness, patience, and flexibility

● Ability to be on your feet for 10 minutes at a time

● Ability to safety ascend and descend stairs

● Ability to run, bend, and change directions while moving

● Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

● Willingness to work and play outdoors in all weather, including cold and snow

● Camp and after school experience preferred but not required

Hiring is ongoing!

To Apply:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@trailblazers.org with the subject line “Full Time Site Director” or “Part Time Site Director” depending on which position you are applying for (in order to be routed to the correct place, this needs to be the exact). The cover letter should be addressed to Molly McCue, Director of HR and Employee Experience

Questions? Email us at jobs@trailblazers.org!

We believe that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups

Join the Team!

The primary responsibility of the Assistant School Programs Director is to oversee compliance for Trail Blazers’ school programs. This includes managing DOH and SACC licensing and staff employment compliance. They will also oversee a small team of Site Directors, which includes weekly supervision meetings, ongoing coaching, scheduled evaluation, and site visits. A typical week includes office-based program management in the mornings, and afternoons that are split between office time and school site visits. Although this role does not entail direct program implementation, a passion for youth development is required!

The Assistant Director works closely with a small program administration team, including the School Programs Director (their direct supervisor), a second Assistant Director, and the Director of Programs, whose charge it is to ensure School Programs are consistent with other Trail Blazers program offerings.

In order to be successful in this position, a person must be eager to collaborate in problem solving efforts. They should be energized by feedback and committed to holding themselves and the people that they supervise accountable for their performance. Because operational compliance is so vital, meticulous attention to details is required. This job description is non-exhaustive, and subject to change at any time.

Compensation and Position Details

• This is a full time, salaried, exempt position
• Regular hours of work are Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm; adjusted hours may sometimes be required
• Salary: $55,800
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee contribution available upon hire
• 403(b) savings account with match, 3 weeks paid vacation, and 7 days paid personal leave available after 90 day introductory period. Additional week vacation after 3 years of service.
• Children of employees are able to attend programs for which they are otherwise eligible at a discounted rate

Essential Functions

• Maintain operational and SACC compliance at all school sites
• Manage staff schedules and payroll across all sites
• Participate in developing a culture of kindness and accountability
• Supervise a team of Site Directors, each of whom run program operations at individual school sites
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback through scheduled meetings and informal check-ins
• Participate and assist in the facilitation of after school leadership team meetings
• Assist with program administration which includes inventory management, supply distribution, and materials budget
• Build relationships with parents and school administrators
• Collaborate with directing staff to implement ongoing staff development programs
• During the summer, participate in the set-up of the upcoming school year as instructed by the School Programs Director

Job Specifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience working in child care or youth services programs
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory position
• After school program experience required
• SACC and operational licensing experience required
• Ability to present information accurately and in a clear and concise manner
• Experience working in or having attended summer camp programs highly preferred
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout Brooklyn
• Ability to move safely around the office
• Ability to remain stationary at a desk for 30+ minutes at a time
• Ability to climb flights of stairs

Hiring is ongoing!

To Apply:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@trailblazers.org with the subject line “Assistant School Programs Director” (in order to be routed to the correct place, this needs to be the exact). The cover letter should be addressed to Molly McCue, Director of HR and Employee Experience

Questions? Email us at jobs@trailblazers.org!

We believe that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups