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.
– 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.
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.
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.