Sports and Games, Arts & Crafts, Camp Craft, Performing Arts, TYCS, Swimming, Sailing, Adventure

Directly responsible to: Program Director or Assistant Director.

Department Heads are responsible for initiating and implementing a program within a particular area.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Create a meaningful program within the general goals of the camp for their particular department. An
  outline for this program should be submitted to Camp by POOP Week.
• Effectively train a staff to carry out this program.
• Consult with the Camp Director on matters concerning the department (i.e. staff, facilities, program, and
  purchases).
• Support Program Director in the implementation of ACA programs.
• Insuring that proper care is used concerning the department facilities and equipment.
• Participate in a two minute orientation program to introduce campers to your department’s activity period
  program on Sundays.
• Consult with the Director in ordering supplies before the season begins.
• When supplies are received: Inventory against packing slip and give to Director immediately.
• Prepare a written evaluation of department at the end of the season which includes an inventory and
  suggestions for future purchases.
• Personally teach some classes each week — as a role model for counselors and as a means of maintaining
  contact with campers.
• Enforce rules, policies, and values of Bishopswood.
• Work with CIT trainers to provide supervision and evaluation of CITs assigned to work in their department.
• Conduct a performance review conference with each counselor at least twice during the summer.
• Plan and announce free time activities.
• Ring the bell.
• Keep department very clean.