Camp Manager: Outdoor Education & Specialty Camps

Overview

CAMP MANAGER: OUTDOOR EDUCATION & SPECIALTY CAMPS (Community Services Specialist IV)

Wage: $18.73/hour

Status: Temporary part-time (no benefits, paid for all hours worked)

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

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 participant parents
• Provide support to camp staff and volunteers as needed
• Preparing staff and camp schedules
• Managing camper rosters
• Inventorying, shopping for, and replenishing food, camp equipment, and supplies at each camp location
• Work alongside local vendors to arrange quality programs and activities

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

The Camp Manager is responsible for the Outdoor Education Volunteers. 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.

The Camp Manager will work approximately 10-15 hours per week during the months of March – mid-May. These hours are flexible. The Camp Manager will work 30-40 hours per week from mid-May through early September. Summer Camps begin June 15 and run through August 21.

• Monday – Friday:
• 7:00am as needed to support Senior Leaders
• 7:30-8:00am (sometimes 9:00am) to 3:00/4:00pm
• Camp Putah operates overnight from Thursday at 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.
• 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.

• Collaborate with administrative and camp staff for all camp logistics
• Conduct staff and volunteer evaluations with Program Coordinator
• Supervise staff and volunteers
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and in good operation
• Communicate with camper parents regarding camp details and logistics
• Maintain accurate and detailed financial records and work within a budget
• Possibly tow canoes in city vehicle for camp activities

• 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:
  Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week. The physical demands describe the requirements to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…