Summer Camp Manager-Camp Compass

Overview

The City of Milton is looking for a highly qualified individual to serve as the Summer Camp Manager for Camp Compass.

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 are to train and evaluate staff members throughout the summer, and to plan 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;
2) The supervision of the day-to-day activity of Camp Compass.

This position will be seasonal part‑time from February to June. When the Summer Camp begins, the position moves to full‑time until the conclusion of camp.

The Summer Camp Manager reports to the Recreation Coordinator within the Parks & Recreation Department.

• 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 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; monitor cleanliness of facility and ensure that routine daily cleaning is performed by staff.
• Performs other related duties as required by Recreation Coordinator.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two to three years of 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 be willing to acquire the following certifications:
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). These certifications are provided through the City’s staff training seminar. Certifications must be valid through the employment period. Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License. Successful completion and passing of a pre‑employment background screening is required.

Must be available all weeks of camp, training, and post‑camp.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

TEAM MILTON is committed to an environment that nurtures understanding across differences, training, mentoring and provides a workplace where all staff feel welcome and valued. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.