P/T Camp Coordinator

Gainesville, Georgia; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Day Camps Coordinator to lead and manage Discovery Camp. This role involves supervising camp activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a positive environment for both campers and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for recreation, and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff. You will play a crucial role in shaping the camp experience, providing guidance, and maintaining high morale among the camp family. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children and contribute to a vibrant camp community, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age with relevant experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily camp activities and supervise staff and campers.
• Handle facility issues and maintain communication with parents.
• Evaluate staff performance and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Group Activities

Teaching Methods

Recreational Activities

Camp Crafts

Athletics

First Aid

Education

Preferred Teacher or Recreation Major

Two Years Experience in Related Field

Tools

Safety Checklist

Job description

Under the direction of the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Day Camps Coordinator is responsible for the management and supervision of Discovery Camp. The Coordinator will monitor camp daily activities and assist Camp Counselors as needed. The Coordinator shall possess skills in leadership and group activities, teaching methods, recreational activities, camp crafts, and athletics. The Coordinator will be responsible for dealing with facility issues, supply requests, serious discipline problems, parental contact, and Counselor/Camp Coordinator issues.

Campers:

1. Communicate with parents/families any problems or concerns about their camper.
2. Be the primary administrator for all first aid needs if present, and follow up with parents.
3. Be the primary disciplinarian for serious behavior issues and appropriate consequences, and follow up with parents.
4. Provide newsletters, agendas, reminders, etc., to Camp Counselors to distribute to campers.
5. Distribute and maintain inventory of camp T-shirts.
6. Complete all reports: Attendance, Check In, Check Out, Director's Report, First Aid Report, write-ups of campers/counselors.

Staff:

1. Provide personal guidance to campers and staff by example, leadership, and compassion.
2. Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the camp family.
3. Establish effective and supportive relationships with other staff. Encourage and provide feedback to them regarding performance which should be continuously evaluated. Develop, support, and discipline staff appropriately.
4. Serve as a programming resource for all staff, helping them to secure supplies and information necessary for the successful implementation of their programs.
5. Handle all staff issues: Time Sheets; Weekly Schedules; Leave Requests; Sick Leave; Reprimands; etc.
6. Assist with staff interviews and selection when necessary.
7. Organize counselors to ready campers when leaving or returning from off-site trips.
8. Assist the Recreation Program Coordinator with conducting portions of the staff orientations.
9. Keep Camp Counselors informed of any changes in schedules, policies and procedures, and activities.
10. Conduct staff meetings to prepare for the next week.
11. Evaluate the staff twice (mid-summer and end of summer) with the assistance of the Recreation Program Coordinator.
12. Be alert to the health and safety needs of all campers and staff.

Activities:

1. Handle any meal requests or needs.
2. During field trips, the Coordinator will NOT have a group assigned to them. Instead, they will remain in a central location that is easily accessible to all groups and will handle all emergencies, accidents, and behavior problems that arise on the trip.
3. Check with each Camp Counselor during activity rotations to make sure activities are going as planned and that campers are engaged by their counselor.
4. Be a daily presence to ensure staff is engaged with campers during activity times.
5. Assume the Camp Coordinator's responsibilities when he or she is not present.

Facility:

1. Be at the camp site on time and prepared.
2. Report any potential dangers to the Recreation Program Coordinator such as facility issues, equipment, and activities.
3. Be on site where the majority of campers are present during camp hours.
4. Opening or closing the facilities will depend on the work schedule.
5. Prepare a daily safety checklist of the facilities.
6. Report any facility problems to the school principal/staff and Recreation Program Coordinator.

Administrative:

1. Supervise staff and campers at all times while at camp site, field trips, and pool site.
2. Oversee the development of programs and activities for the campers by the Camp Counselors.
3. Communicate consistently with the supervisor any concerns or problems, as well as any feedback.
4. Keep the Recreation Program Coordinator informed of any problems that may occur with participants and the staff.
5. Set an enthusiastic tone for the counselors and campers. Lead by example.
6. Maintain the policies and procedures set by the Gainesville Parks and Recreation Agency (completing all proper forms and reports) and the City of Gainesville.
7. Attend all staff orientations, training sessions, and staff meetings that are scheduled.
8. Ensure that all staff cleans up all areas used daily.
9. Ensure that counselors stay with assigned group at all times.
10. Ensure all counselors participate in group activities.
11. Complete and return the Weekly Reports Notebook.
12. Maintain a Master Form Notebook with blank copies of all necessary reports, time sheets, etc. for all staff.
13. Prepare an evaluation and summary report of current season including inventories, staff evaluations, camper reports, and recommendations for the following season.
14. Monitor crisis management plan, including emergency procedures.
15. Understand that flexibility is key to any successful camp program and acknowledge that additional responsibilities may become necessary during the summer.

Education and Experience:

1. Must be at least 20 years of age.
2. Preferred teacher, para-professional, recreation major, or early childhood major.
3. Two (2) years' experience or background in adolescence, early childhood, or physical education training or programming.

Licenses and Certifications:

1. CPR and First Aid certifications.
2. Valid State Driver's License.
3. Clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
4. No Criminal Background.
5. Pass Alcohol and Drug Screen.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The Coordinator will represent the Agency by maintaining a positive relationship with the participants, their families, and the surrounding community. Must have the ability to relate to children and adults from all socio-economic segments of the community. The Coordinator must be able to lead the day camp activity program if the Program Coordinator is not present. This person must have experience with counselor and camper supervision, coordinating activities, and first aid as related to a day camp setting. The Coordinator must possess proper character during the camp program in order to ensure respect from the campers, parents, and counselors. There will be no place in the program for questionable actions such as profane and vulgar language, yelling, physical abuse, or a pessimistic attitude toward the campers and counselors. Conversely, must maintain a proper professional relationship with campers, parents, and all staff and refuse to fraternize. Staff must project a neat personal appearance at all times. Must possess the ability to plan, originate, organize, and carry out daily and special programs. Knowledge of the policies and procedures as well as the activities planned is a necessity. This position is classified as safety-sensitive. Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.