Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services - Camps & Special Programs

Job Title: Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services \- Camps \& Special Programs

Department: Auxiliary Services

FTE/ Benefits Status: Full\-time

Supervisor: Sr. Director of Strategy \& Enrollment Management

Visa eligibility: Not Eligible

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK\-12, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter\-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.### Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Camps is responsible for the strategic development, logistical execution, and daily oversight of all seasonal programming, including summer camps, school break camps, and childcare for in\-service days. This role also manages student transportation for camp programs.

### Duties and Responsibilities

#### Summer Programs and School Break Camps

• Develops the annual summer camp program, school break programs, and staff childcare for in\-service and conference days before and during the school year, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and revenue objectives.
• Assesses, evaluates, and improves camps to meet demand and sustainably grow the program.
• Conducts formal surveys of families to obtain feedback on camp effectiveness.
• Responsible for the day\-to\-day logistics and execution of all seasonal programs, ensuring they are properly staffed and supplied.
• Enforces all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures in compliance with Colorado State Licensing guidelines.
• Manages, schedules, and oversees bus availability for field trips; must be willing and able to drive the 14\-passenger school bus. (training to be provided, must be able to pass school MVR requirements)
• Performs database management, including registration configuration, data entry, reporting, and billing in the appropriate camp registration system.
• Encourages the pipeline from summer programs to ISDenver school\-year enrollment.
• Maintains Director Qualification for ECE and school\-age children according to Colorado State Licensing Standards.

#### Administration, Finance, and Human Resources

• Recruits, hires, and supervises all summer program and break camp staff, ensuring school policies and Colorado licensing requirements are met.
• Develops and manages the annual budget for camps, tracking and documenting expenses in accordance with business office procedures.
• Creates the annual ISDenver summer program brochure and marketing schedule in conjunction with Advancement staff.
• Works with the finance and HR offices to ensure accurate payroll and compliance with labor laws.
• Provides backup support and cross\-training for the Assistant Director of Auxiliary \- Extended Day School and Athletics Development (EDS) to ensure operational continuity.

### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer literate, specifically in Google Suite of products and database management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independently resolve issues.
• A positive, collaborative team player with a "team\-first" mentality.

### Minimum Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may be substituted.
• English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• + Level B2 required, C1\+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.
• ### Must obtain or possess a Colorado Director of Early Childhood/School\-Age license within one year of hire.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Eagerness to engage with co\-curricular, extra\-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school’s programs and reputation
• Lived experience in multicultural settings, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures
• Collaborative, team\-oriented, globally\- and open\-minded, innovative, and compassionate
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills
• Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)
• Ability to pass a Colorado Department of Human Services background check.
• Must be based in the Denver area.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms and see, talk and hear
• Exposure to natural elements such as heat and cold
• The employee may occasionally be required to ben, stoop or kneel

Visual \& Environmental Demands:

• Required to use digital displays (e.g., computers, projectors, tablets, monitors) for \~6\-8 hours per work day to perform \[tasks like planning, grading, or communication].
• Ability to work in environments with standard overhead lighting, including fluorescent or LED fixtures.
• Ability to function effectively in environments with moderate to high noise levels (e.g., classrooms, musical performances, lunchroom(s), crowded hallways).

Cognitive \& Executive Demands:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and pivot between tasks as needed.
• Ability to process and follow complex, multi\-step instructions provided in both verbal and written formats.
• Capacity to maintain professional boundaries and engage in regular 1:1 or group interactions with students, staff, and the public.

### Location and Schedule

• This position has limited remote work possibilities
• Expected work hours are approximately 9:30\-5:30, Monday–Friday.
• Flexibility to work earlier mornings, evenings or weekends as needed for seasonal events and camps.

Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here):

• Generous Time Off:
• + Paid leave for all full\-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)

+ Faculty: summer break (\~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part\-time positions)

+ Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO

+ FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time

• Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental
• Employer\-paid Life, Long\- and Short\-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD\&D
• Supplemental insurance available through Colonial
• Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation
• Partial tuition remission and discounted co\-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver
• Discounted summer and break camps for children of full\-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)
• J\-1 visa sponsorship
• Relocation allowance
• Free daily lunch
• Professional Development opportunities
• Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
• ...and more!

Interviews: Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non\-posted positions.

Notes:

• Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
• All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.
• Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA\+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.