Off Season Program Manager

Offseason Program Manager

To assist in maintaining and overseeing all elements of offseason programs at Camp Christopher. When programs are not in session, applicants will assist in maintenance tasks, direction, or property manager(s).

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!
• Pay range: $48,471.38 - $55,439.00 annual salary

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Ensure that practices and procedures specific to Camp Christopher are followed.
• Offseason Programming
  • Develop and sustain partnerships with groups/schools.
  • Communicate with group contacts to coordinate their visit as directed.
  • Schedule selected courses/activities and ensure that courses/activities remain faithful to intended camper outcomes and organizational values.
  • Supervise completion of all necessary documentation and paperwork including but not limited to staffing assignments and schedules, incident reports, etc.
  • Prioritize camper/staff safety.
  • Assist in the interviewing and training of instructors and program staff.
  • Assign instructors to lead courses and activities.
  • Provide supervision and assistance to instructors and program staff in performance of duties. Contribute to the performance evaluation process as directed.
  • Lead outdoor educational activities that foster values aligned with camp mission and vision.
  • Facilitate special activity areas based on expertise and certification level.
  • Perform support tasks as needed including but not limited to assist in the kitchen, clean bathrooms, cabins, grounds, etc., sleep in cabins if necessary, manage equipment, etc.
  • Standards
    • Ensure compliance with all standards and requirements set by relevant accrediting bodies.
    • Ensure that instructors are adhering to the course curriculum, are aware of responsibilities/expectations, and remain faithful to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) standards.
  • Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.
  • Oversee group rentals, retreats, and other offseason bookings, serving as the primary point of contact for group leaders.
  • Coordinate logistics for group rentals and retreats, including scheduling, staffing, facility needs, and activity planning.
  • Ensure all group rental and retreat programs align with camp mission, safety standards, and operational procedures.

• Assist in maintaining and overseeing the facilities, equipment, building, and grounds of Camp Christopher in a manner that supports program operations.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair facilities as directed.
• Communicate and report findings and recommendations to various parties in a professional manner.
• Maintain positive working relationships with camp and management as to assure that the property sufficiently operates under their programmatic needs.
• During summer season, assist with other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

• Skills needed for daily communication with campers/staff and giving instructions.
• Candidate must have physical ability for walking long distances, frequent standing, leading physical camp activities, fulfilling facility maintenance, withstand all weather outdoor environments, and deal with loud noise.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Frequent use of computers and telephone/cell phone.

• Combination of experience and education is normally represented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Education or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have strong organizational skills, be detailed oriented, and have a flexible schedule, including potential to work evenings and weekends, and work as part of a team.
• Must be able to exercise excellent judgment and clear thinking in a crisis.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR or willing to obtain certification.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office including email and internet.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology