Bellevue State Park Day Camp Director

Introduction

“Tucked in the middle of suburban Wilmington sits Bellevue State Park, a former DuPont estate. William Dupont Jr. ), the estate's last owner and avid equestrian, transformed this land to include horse stables, indoor horse training facilities, and most notably a 1 ⅛ mile long horse track. Today, the track is used by guests, and encircles meadows, rentable pavilions, and a quaint pond perfect for fishing.

William DuPont’s home, Bellevue Hall, stands as the park’s centerpiece, though prior to the 1930s, a Gothic Revival Castle known as Woolton Hall stood in its place. Bellevue Hall is an elegant venue for private events and is surrounded by the Dupont’s collection of trees from around the world. Twelve additional structures that kept the estate self-sustaining can be spotted throughout the park, like the Percheron Barn that watches over the community gardens.

Over time, the land evolved to offer guests a chance to also enjoy a round of disc golf through woods and meadows, or a stroll with family, friends, and pets along the paved Northern Greenway Trail.

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Summary Statement

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day running of summer camps. This includes leading activities/lessons/games, coordinating travel around the park and to other locations, leading the counselor team and delegating tasks, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all staff and campers. This position is also responsible for communicating camp matters to supervisors, camp parents/guardians, and park/camp team members.

Bellevue summer camps run from June 16th through August 15th, on a weekly schedule (there is no camp on June 19th or July 4th). Staff training is held in the first two weeks of June with one Saturday training on June 7th. Camps themes include nature, history, art, and fishing. Bellevue has three age groups: 6-8 years, 9-11 years, and 12-14 years old.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Weekends, evenings, and holidays are scheduled to meet facility needs. For Camp positions - Monday through Friday will be needed throughout the camp season. Additional work on weekends, evenings, and holidays may be scheduled. Applicants must be able to attend trainings at the beginning of the summer and work consistently during the weeks throughout the summer season.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Lead educational and recreational activities focused on building lasting connections between campers (and other park visitors) and the natural and cultural resources around Bellevue State Park.

Help coordinate and implement summer day camp at Bellevue State Park. Communicate with camp families (parents/guardians) about upcoming camps and what they need to prepare, daily happenings at camp, and any concerns that come up. Lead and participate in games, crafts, and other day camp activities. May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.

Provide general customer service and park information to visitors. Maintain a clean and tidy environment in all camp areas. May lead educational and recreational hikes and other programs for park visitors. Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills. Maintain a positive attitude. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities, and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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