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Adventure Camp Director

Company: Town of Cary North Carolina

Job Type: Part Time

Job Description

Description

The Teen Adventure Camp Director assists Bond Park Recreation staff in camp program implementation for traditional camps; handling specific jobs as set by the supervisor; and does related work as required.
 

Typical Tasks

– Conducts registration and check-in on Monday mornings;
– Mediates camper issues/discipline and does necessary paperwork;
– Supervises and coaches camp staff;
– Creates weekly staff schedules using scheduling software;
– Prepares camp staff payroll;
– Oversight of all camp staff and operations;
– May assist with job interviews
– Conducts primary parent/guardian communication including:
      – Camper attendance
      – Camper discipline
      – Camper accommodations and inclusion
      – Missing lunches, clothes or other necessary items
      – Late for field trips
      – Camper injuries and accidents (secondary)
-Assumes Recreation Program Assistant I responsibilities when needed
 
Duties shared with all camp administrative personnel:
– Assists Program Supervisor, in conducting camp orientations;
– Performs off-site camp checks during field trips;
– Conducts camp staff evaluations;
– Conducts morning camp meeting;
– Supervises field trips/acts as a liaison with site;
– Checks daily group attendance in morning and at lunch time;
– Conducts late camper check-ins and escorts child to group;
– Helps with early and regular pick-up procedures in afternoons;
– Helps with set-ups in rooms and for special camp activities;
– Ensures that daily staff cleaning schedule is followed and assists with cleaning when needed;
– Purchases supplies and admissions for camp activities;
– Answers camp questions during morning drop-off;
– Provide coverage in camp administrative office;
– Drives Town vehicles as needed, including transporting participants and staff members;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires good organizational skills. General knowledge of traditional camps; general knowledge of equipment and supplies required for camp operation; general knowledge of computers and related software; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with others; ability to understand and carry our oral and written instructions; ability to exercise judgment in controlling the activities, behavior, and safety of camp attendees; ability to supervise other staff; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; skills in the operation of common office equipment.

 

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Requires a minimum experience of one year or one summer season working in a camp setting as a counselor, camp administrator, teacher, or similar position.

Prefers two or more years of experience in teaching youth in a classroom setting, or attainment of a bachelor’s degree in recreation management, physical education, elementary/middle/high school education, or closely related field.
 
Prefers experience in driving a 15-passenger van, or other similar large vehicle.  Alternately, requires the ability to drive a 15-passenger van with supplied training.
 
Prefers certification in CPR/First Aid. Alternately, requires the ability to obtain certification with supplied training.
 
Requires possession of a current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
 
Requires background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

How to Apply

For more information and to fill out an application go to www.townofcary.org Job posting #20-01226
Posted on: February 5, 2020
Job Type: Part Time
Job Starting Date:
April 15, 2020
Application Closing Date:
March 10, 2020
Job Salary Range:
12.00 to 17.00
Population(s) Served: Youth - Teen
Job Category(ies): Summer Camp
Region(s): US