Summer Camp Manager (Outdoor Education & Specialty Camps) - 2024

Description

Overview of Responsibilities:

The Camp Manager is someone who oversees and manages the daily operations of the camps, staff, volunteers, participants, communicates with parents, prepare schedules, camper rosters, manages, shops for food and equipment supplies and works with local vendors to arrange quality programs and activities. The ensure the camp staff have their supplies and equipment so the day runs smoothly. Each camp has Senior Leaders and Rec Leaders who implement the camp activities.

Programs Camp Manager Oversees:

• Camp Putah (Day camp with one overnight a week, in Davis)
• Trekkers (Overnight camping trips, across the state)
• Summer Sampler (Day camp, in Davis)
• Horse Camp (Vendor led, in Davis)
• Other Recreation contracted programs

The Camp Manager will go out to each camp on a weekly basis to check in with staff and volunteers, help set up supplies and activities and support staff and volunteers as needed.

The Camp Manager is responsible for the Camp Putah Volunteers. For this program the Camp Manager will advertise the volunteer program, interview candidates, work with the volunteer coordinator to collect and oversee volunteer paperwork, train volunteers and supervise and support volunteers throughout the duration of summer.

Minimum Age Requirement:Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or have education equivalent to completion of high school.

Timeline of Job: Work approximately 10-15 hours per week from March - mid-May. Work 30-40 hours per week from mid-May through August 16.

Summer Camps begin June 10 and run through August 16.

Extension of hours available between August 16 to September 1 if candidate is available for camp debrief, clean up, and administrative work.

Position:OUTDOOR EDUCATION & SPECIALTY CAMPS PROGRAM MANAGER

Community Services Specialist IV

Department:City of DavisParks &Community Services

Sample Schedule:Monday - Friday:

• 7:00am on call to support Camp Directors

• 7:30-8:00am (sometimes 9:00am) to 3:00/4:00pm

• Camp Putah operates overnight on Thursdays. Hours run 8:00am to Friday at 12:00pm. The Camp Manager will often work on Thursday evenings until 7:00 - 9:00pm (not every week) and will adjust their schedule to accommodate for these late nights. Family Nights are the highlight of the week!

• Occasional support on Sundays for Trekkers program prep day. Not needed in office but available if Trekkers staff need assistance over the phone or in person.

Wages: $17.83-$18.27/hr; Community Services Specialist IV

Status/Selection Process:Temporary part time, no benefits. Applicants will be screened according to experience relevant to this position. Those most qualified will be invited to an individual or small group interview.

Examples of Duties

Duties:Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Camp Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their assigned camp, including (but not limited to):

• Travel weekly to each assigned camp to conduct check-ins with all staff, volunteers, and respond to participant parents

• Provide support to camp staff and volunteers as needed

• Preparing staff and camp schedules

• Managing camper rosters

• Inventory and shopping for food, camp equipment, and supplies at each camp location

• Work with local vendors to arrange quality programs and activities

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a valid California Driver's License and have own vehicle (mileage for travel will be reimbursed)

• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR before the start of programs

• Experience overseeing large youth program groups

• Experience supervising staff and volunteers

• Knowledge of summer camp programs, camping, outdoor excursions, and outdoor recreation skills

• Knowledge of best practices in youth development, including behavior management and positive role modeling

• Ability to demonstrate strong skills in leadership and team building

• Ability to provide strong internal and external customer service

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, camp staff, and other City employees

• Ability to display good judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Must be able to complete a list of other required online trainings prior to the start of the program, including but not limited to, Sports Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protocols, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, COVID-19 Safety Protocols, etc.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations. Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid. Must be able to complete additional trainings, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, COVID-19 Safety, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:A City of Davis online employment application must be submitted to be considered for this position; paper applications or emailed applications will not be accepted. To apply, please go online at www.cityofdavis.org

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified via email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.

NOTES

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change. According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources office at (530)757-5644 or TDD (530)757-5666.

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