Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized, independent Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks a dedicated professional to provide outstanding administrative leadership as the Director of Summer at Santa Catalina. Summer at Santa Catalina is an all-girls day and resident summer camp for girls entering grades 2-10 dedicated to the mental, emotional, and spiritual growth of girls through experiential education. The desired candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the care and education of students in a residential setting, an excellent seasonal staff management record, and a strong track record of intentional program design and facilitation across age groups.
The Director of Summer at Santa Catalina is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of Summer at Santa Catalina as a key auxiliary program. This position encompasses program design and implementation, seasonal staff hiring and management, camper growth, parent relationships, risk management, budget and business management, camper recruitment, and more. This is a full-time, year-round position, open to remote off-season work.
Full job description available on our website.
● Bachelor’s degree required
● 3+ years of experience in an administrative leadership role in an educational setting, residential summer camp or boarding school experience preferred
● At least 3 years of experience implementing experiential education and social-emotional curriculum in an all-girls (or similar) environment preferred
● 3+ years of experience supervising seasonal staff
● 3+ years of experience with risk management
● Experience with mental-health first aid preferred
● A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
● A desire to participate fully in the Santa Catalina community
● CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to complete a certification
● Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law
● Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students. Santa Catalina prepares students to lead lives of meaning and purpose.