Camp Compass - Summer Camp Manager at City of Milton – Milton, Georgia

The Manager’s ultimate goal is to maintain the integrity of the ideal camp environment: one that is safe, supportive, and fun for all campers. The Manager’s chief responsibilities to help achieve this goal are: the training & evaluation of staff members throughout the summer, planning out each day’s activity schedule including creating and implementing strategies to help each child be as successful as possible.
The Manager position will serve two roles:

1. All the camp preparation leading up to the start of camp and
2. The supervision of the day-to-day activity of Camp Compass.

This position will be Seasonal part-time from February - June. When the City of Milton Summer Camp begins, the position moves to full-time till the conclusion of camp.

• Provides direct oversight for all aspects of camp.
• Plan, organize and facilitate all camp staff meetings.
• Coordinates and implements camp schedule of activities; makes recommendations regarding purchase of supplies for camp; maintains inventory of camp supplies.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of camp program and staff.
• Create weekly newsletters for camp parents.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures stated in the City of Milton handbook.
• Responsible for ensuring that staff adheres to all rules, policies and procedures established for the safety and security of the participants.
• Supervises and coordinates the scheduling of the seasonal counselor staff.
• Responsible for collecting and handling in all staff time sheets in a timely manner.
• Oversees supervision of Summer Camp staff and provides general direction to them.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with all parents, children, and staff. Greet parents as they drop – off and pick up their children.
• Inform parents of any conduct problems or accidents that might have occurred during the program. Collect and maintain records for any completed discipline, incident, or accident reports.
• Established procedures for reporting accidents/incidents; handles medical, safety and severe weather emergencies.
• Responsible for learning all pertinent information for each child (allergies, special needs, etc.)
• Coordinate set-up and cleanup of camp including group area/location assessment and schedule; monitors cleanliness of facility and ensures that routine daily cleaning is performed by staff.
• Performs other related duties as required by Recreation Coordinator.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two to three years previous experience and/or training that includes supervision in a camp environment; or any equivalent combination of education and specialized training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Teacher certification is preferred.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Must possess or acquire the following certifications: Standard First Aid and CPR/AED (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Certification classes will be provided by the City of Milton prior to camp.? Certifications must be valid through the employment period.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to swim and physically enter the pool to actively supervise and assist campers during aquatic activities is an essential function of this position. Employees must perform this function throughout the camp session.
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background screening required.?
• Must be available all weeks of camp, training, and post-camp.

Leadership:
Provides overall leadership and direction for Camp Compass, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating camp staff.
Complexity:
Manages complex and varied responsibilities across pre-camp planning, daily operations, staffing, safety, and parent communication in a dynamic camp environment.
Decision Making:
Exercises independent judgment and decision-making authority regarding camp operations, staff performance, safety issues, and participant needs.