Camp Program Manager Comstock

Job Summary:

The Program Director is responsible for the planning, scheduling and implementation of key camp programming, including but not limited to Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Education and Archery. The Program Director also directly assists the Camp Director with daily schedules and the day-to-day management of the overall camp program through daily contact with counselors and ensuring their programming is successful.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties as assigned)

· Attend mandatory staff training and two pre-camp planning meetings with the Camp Director.

· Attend any staff meetings.

· Participate in the planning and conducting of pre-camp training, including ensuring all area curriculum is set for the summer and that program staff have what they need to accomplish their program goals.

· Assist in the management and care of the camp facility and equipment in program areas, and assist with monitoring the property for maintenance needs, including taking consistent inventory of program supplies and replenishing supplies as needed including frequent supply shopping trips; ensure program areas have proper supplies prior to the start of camp sessions.

· Create programming for counselors to administer and ensure that programming supports the weekly theme.

· Assist the Camp Director in the creation of weekly schedules for camp activities and staff members, including activity grid, staff time-off, and group assignments.

· Act as a leader and role model to other staff members through enthusiastic participation in all camp programming.

· Utilize excellent customer service skills, maintain a professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition, maintain the tenets of the Girl Scout Law, maintain a willingness to help others, and communicate with other staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging.

· Cover staff time off and rotations of breaks as assigned.

· Assist in the supervision of counselors, including regular, spontaneous evaluation and feedback; complete mid-season and summer’s end performance appraisals in conjunction with the Camp Director.

· Keep the Camp Director regularly informed of staff performance, morale and conflicts.

· Serve as a mentor, conduct frequent check-ins; serve as a resource for counselors needing support.

· Respond to on-site incidents and accidents. Follow reporting procedures to the Camp Director and GSNYPENN Director of Outdoor Initiatives.

· Understand American Camp Association and NY State Health Department regulations and, in conjunction with the Camp Director, ensure compliance throughout the camp.

· Assist the Camp Director in overseeing any day-to-day operations such as food services, health services, programs, human resource matters, interaction with parents, and camper/staff supervision

Drive camp vehicles upon request of the Camp Director, to include highly frequent camp errands (as many as multiple times per day) or trips to obtain medical services.

· Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Program Manager assists with the supervision of counselors along with supervising canoers

Minimum Qualification Standards:

· Be at least 21 years of age.

· Believe in the Girl Scout mission.

· Valid driver’s license, and ability and willingness to drive camp vehicles, including 12 passenger vans.

· Have training and/or experience working with children in an outdoor setting.

· At least two summers of summer day or resident camp staff experience required (Girl Scout camp experience a plus).

· Willingness to obtain archery training through Girl Scouts

· Willingness to obtain lifeguard training and certification during staff training.

· Current First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.

· Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community.

· Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.

· Skills related to lesson planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, and public speaking skills.

· Skills related to program planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, public speaking skills, organization, a high level of enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Light mental and visual attention required for performing work where there is some variety but actions taken and decisions made are limited to few possibilities. Work requires some coordination with others.

Physical Exertion:

· Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

· Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile

· Endurance to meet emergency needs

Environmental Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

The employee is subject to inside and/or outside environmental conditions, noise, outdoor elements such as rain, wind, sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.