Yoga of Cooking Summer Camp Director 

Pay Rate: $28-$35/hr 

Full-Time (35-40 hrs) May 29 - Aug 11

This job is perfect for a credentialed school teacher looking for a summer opportunity or an experienced camp counselor looking to step into a leadership role!

BLISS BELLY KITCHEN is a sustainable vegetarian school of yoga and cooking for children. To learn more about our mission, our impact and our award-winning programs, please visit our website at: www.blissbellykitchen.com. 

Job responsibilities:

Administration

• Operate camp registration software and create camp rosters
• Oversee camp expenditures. 
• Set up survey and feedback systems for both parents and staff and analyze data with the goal of continually improving BBK programing

Communication

• Maintain outward facing communication to parents, including confirmation and welcome letters and create a weekly newsletter highlighting camp activities. 
• Respond promptly to parent and staff questions and concerns.
• Handle any  grievances from parents / staff in a kind and professional manner. 
• Meet weekly with Site Directors to ensure camps are running smoothly. 

Management

• Oversee staff training and onboarding 
• Oversee all summer camp sites 
• Train, manage, and support Site Directors
• Clearly communicate camp procedures and expectations to Site Directors and staff
• Manage staff payroll systems
• Ensure that staff have food handler and First Aid certification prior to the first day of work and that they are reimbursed for training costs.
• Ensure that all sites are in adherence to safety guidelines and emergency protocols
• Run staff trainings in cooperation with Site Directors

Additional Duties

• Able to step in and teach hands-on culinary skills, yoga, and, mindfulness if necessary
• Able to be on site during camp hours. 

Desired Qualifications and Experience 

• 3+ years of  management and/or director experience
• 3+ years of experience working with children in a school or camp setting. 
• Able to calmly and confidently make decisions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining good humor and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills 
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in education, social sciences, or a related field 
• At least one year of experience teaching any of the following topics: cooking, yoga, science, gardening or outdoor education to elementary school aged youth 
• Reliable transportation to travel to/from various camp locations. 
• Ability to carry equipment, do sun salutations, yoga poses, and play active games with campers 
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist and turn, and lift 25 pounds.

• You're a great home cook!
• Knowledge of farmers markets, sustainable cooking practices, breathing, yoga and meditation
• First Aid Certified (reimbursed)
• Food Handler Certified (reimbursed)

Application Procedure

Email colorsandsounds@gmail.com with ‘Summer Camp Director’ in the subject line. Please include: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• Three references with current contact information (email and phone number). 

A background check by a Live Scan service provider will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.