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WS Summer Camp Deputy Director

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The International School of Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit Kindergarten through 12th grade, NEASC accredited, IB World School offering an international curriculum to a student body of about 900 from over 40 nations. Among its strengths are its student-centred and holistic approach to learning and its commitment to professional development and emphasis on student pastoral care.

For our annual English language immersion summer camp for children between 4 -12 years of age, we are looking to hire: 
 

Summer Camp Deputy Director

for the period 23th June – 27rd August 2025

Job Description:

Coordinates camp activities, meetings, and schedules along with the Summer Camp Director. The Deputy Director is responsible for supporting the essential operational functioning for the summer camp program for its duration. Monitors staff and camper progress and provides counsel when needed. The Deputy Director is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of program scheduling as well as staff scheduling. The Deputy Director is responsible for decision-making and problem-solving in the absence of the Summer Camp Director.  
Essential Job Functions:     
    •  Ability to oversee program activities, field trips and assist the Camp Director when needed as well as maintain an overview of materials and resources needed for program. 
    • Ability to supervise by giving feedback or praise when appropriate to Instructors that are assigned to the age group.  
    • Plan staff schedule to ensure all staff in the age group gets appropriate breaks, and there are appropriate numbers for all activities.  
    • Report any positive or negative staff issues to the director.  
    • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and children’s’ needs.   
    • Have a genuine interest in the development of youth 
    • Understand and agree to teach and model positive behaviour for students and staff members  
    • Be able to organize and monitor day camp programs to ensure maximum participation from campers and adapt program as needed.  
    • Supervise, assist in the planning of, and organize field trip activities and associated travel  
    • Familiarity with health information and protocols in an emergency 
    • Ensure that camp activities are running smoothly and advise the Camp Director of any Issues that need to be addressed, including staff, student, and parent concerns.  
    • Make sure all equipment and supplies are ready and set-up for activities in advance and that it is properly cleaned up and stored at the conclusion of the activity or day.  
    • Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.  
    • Able to problem solve effectively and communicate with staff, students, and parents in a professional and empathetic manner.  
Standard Minimum Requirements: 
  • German work permit
  • Previous counsellor and/or extra-curricular coordination experience
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills in English 
  • Is a team player with strong leadership capabilities and the ability to delegate responsibility where appropriate 
  • CPR & First Aid or ability to obtain training 
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of children and young people   
  • Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people   
  • Value and respects the views and needs of children and young people
  • Prepared and excited to work in a fast paced and high energy environment!   
Additional experience considered an asset:  
  • Experience working in a diverse, multicultural environment   
  • Second language, preferably German
  • May require working in an outdoor environment.  

Closing date

Applications will be accepted as long as the advert is online.

Additional Information

If you are interested in this exciting position, please submit your application via our job portal including the following documents:
  • CV
  • “Immatrikulationsbescheinigung” / certificate of enrollment
  • Info about time frame of availability (at least 3 weeks)
  • Proof of measles immunization
  • Proof of first aid training, no older than 2 years (otherwise there would be a mandatory first aid course on Saturday, June 29th, 2024)
  • (work permit – if applicable)
  • info about your current employment (job, school etc.) as well as your employment during and after the summer camp (university etc.).
  • An “Erweitertes polizeiliches Führungszeugnis” / police check with no records must be provided later in the application process.

This is a short-term employment ("Kurzfristige Beschäftigung") - Only complete application documents can be processed. Applications will be handled with discretion.