Camp Operations Manager
About The Position
The Camp Operations Manager oversees safe, well-run seasonal camp operations and supports an engaging experience for youth and staff. Based onsite in New Liberty, Iowa, the role keeps people, programs, and resources aligned throughout the camp season. The manager coordinates schedules, logistics, and daily resource allocation; recruits, trains, and supervises counselors and operational staff; and maintains compliance with health, safety, emergency, and regulatory standards. A typical day includes reviewing schedules, staffing coverage, and overnight notes; coordinating with program areas on timing, supplies, and transportation; moving between the office and camp property; troubleshooting changes; documenting decisions; and communicating across the team. The role also involves monitoring weather, confirming emergency readiness, ensuring protocols are followed, and conducting evening check-ins and planning while serving as a point of contact during active camp operations. The manager must be able to live on camp property, work evenings and weekends, and perform outdoor and physical work.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Able to live on camp property and work evenings and weekends.
- Prior camp operations or youth programming experience; leadership experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for long periods, and work outdoors.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; able to operate a 12-passenger van.
- Annual physical exam.
- Current Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
- Commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and supervise counselors and operational staff.
- Coordinate schedules, logistics, and daily resource allocation.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, emergency, and regulatory standards.
- Review schedules, staffing coverage, and overnight notes.
- Coordinate program timing, supplies, and transportation needs.
- Troubleshoot last-minute changes, document decisions, and maintain clear team communication.
- Review weather updates, confirm emergency readiness, and ensure protocols are followed.
- Conduct evening wrap-up check-ins and plan for the next day while serving as a point of contact during camp operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
