Residential Camp Manager

Ascendigo•Carbondale, CO

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Residential Camp Manager will be to oversee the residential camp program by coordinating evening activities, supporting camp coaches with camper hygiene, providing behavioral support when needed, and ensuring a safe camp environment. The camp manager will manage, mentor, and provide guidance to camp coaches. The camp manager will work closely with the camp nurse and will be responsible for distributing, documenting, and giving evening and morning medications. The camp manager will live on campus with campers and staff and will be the first line of contact when campers or staff need assistance throughout the night. This person will be a part of the core seasonal leadership team. DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with. Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO. The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers. E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases. S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them. P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support! E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations. C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake. T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.

Requirements

Must be 21 or over and have legal working status
Minimum of 1 year manager experience
Must have camp experience – preferably adaptive camp experience
Must have experience working with aggressive behaviors and assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living such as toileting, personal hygiene, etc.)
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags
Must provide a current CPR/First Aid certification
High school diploma required
Applicants are required to have and use their own phone for work duties
Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media)
Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds)

Responsibilities

Oversee staff and evening camp activities
Create, coordinate, and facilitate evening camp activities
Work closely with campers who have challenging behaviors which may include physical aggression toward others
Provide behavioral support to camp coaches when behaviors arise
Assist coaches with camper hygiene such as: toileting, bathing, and everyday personal care
Work closely with the Camp Nurse and help oversee medication delegation to campers
Ensure overall safety for residential campers, acting as the highest on-site manager
Be available to help campers and staff if needed throughout the night
Support coaches and campers during morning time hygiene routines and breakfast
Be willing to work an occasional weekend shift
Maintain a safe culture and an environment of FUN!
Serves as a role model and mentor to young professionals in the adaptive field.