Camp Director Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for camp director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance for the Farm Day Camp and 4-H After-School educational programs and program activities and ensure they conform to the Association’s Plan of Work.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Level 1 small boat instructor or canoe/kayak instructor
• Knowledge of equine instruction
• Maintain a positive attitude throughout RAM CAMP Training and RAM CAMP
• Refrain from all alcohol and drug use during all RAM CAMP events and trainings
• Communicate all student participant or other leader concerns to the program coordinator
• Attend and come prepared to all RAM CAMP Committee Meetings
• Check and respond to RAM CAMP related emails in a timely fashion
• Meet weekly with RAM CAMP Chairs and/or Intern

Please consider me for the camp director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for educational program efforts via mass media including contributing articles to 4-H and camp newsletters, utilizing emails, phone messages, and website postings.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Three seasons of camp administration experience
• Demonstrated experience as an administrator or supervisor
• Good communicator and team player with a great attention to detail
• Extremely punctual and meticulously organized
• Current First Aid, Responding to Emergencies (RTE) & CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Experience supporting students with disabilities, students of color, LGBTQ students, and first-generation students
• Experience with program evaluation and data collection for federal submission
• Experience working and communicating effectively with diverse students, faculty and staff

I would like to submit my application for the camp director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership for assigned American Heart Association programs, development, community organization and field based corporate and community activities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Work with RAM CAMP Intern to develop RAM CAMP Leader August Training
• Experience playing/coaching at the collegiate level
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (will train if necessary)
• Experience specific to residential summer camp, summer camp management, programming
• Summer camp planning determining appropriate field trips, making necessary arrangements
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary curriculum and student development at this age
• Interest, knowledge, and skills in the specific program area
• Emotional maturity, good health, and vitality

In response to your job posting for camp director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for opportunities for educational programming and coordinates staff participation in internal and external educational programs to promote continued professional development 4.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Current ServSafe certification preferred
• Current certification in horseback riding or equivalent
• Prior supervision of a horseback riding program
• Experience in supervising horseback riding staff
• Previous experience working with children preferably with horses
• Current certification in first aid and CPR preferred
• Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Management, Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Responding to Emergencies certifications
• Experience with food management

In response to your job posting for camp director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to field faculty and staff to develop, deliver, and evaluate exceptional, comprehensive educational programs that address NCCE’s priority program areas of agriculture, food systems, and 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences and community development, as identified by the citizens, the counties, and the University collectively through extensive needs assessment and program planning methodology.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Possess an understanding of how historic inequities in education play a role for current students from underrepresented backgrounds
• Grant writing and other forms of fundraising desirable
• A self-starter, who takes initiative and demonstrates dedication
• Understanding of ROI on marketing and how to properly evaluate and communicate that to the executive team
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral, visual
• Experience creating strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners outside agencies
• In-depth knowledge of all activities
• Experience or background in school, visiting or public health nursing, desirable