Summer Camp Manager I

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize and administer the City Recreational Summer Camp under direction of facility manager; managing camp program operations, administration, facilities, and recreational programs for campers; performing related work as required. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a City Recreational Summer Camp at the campsite, including directing the food service, maintenance, recreation, administration, and medical services. For seven weeks, the Camp Director works at the campsite during operations. During camp, the Camp Director has oversight of all camp operations and uses broad discretion to makes judgments and decisions in collaboration with facility manager within the overall policy guidelines established by the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education, business or public administration or a closely related field;
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation or camp programs, which includes at least two (2) years at a supervisory level.
• Additional recreation or camp experience may be substituted on a year- for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.
• Must be able to travel to various locations within the City of Atlanta and to the camps to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid Georgia driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
• CPR and first aid certification required at start of the summer season.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of camp recreation program planning, development and implementation; including American Camping Association standards;
• Knowledge of: Principles and methods of camp planning and design, recreational programs, camp operations
• Knowledge of: Techniques of supervision including planning, assigning and monitoring work and of evaluation of assigned staff;
• Knowledge of: Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation;
• Knowledge of: Applicable laws and regulations; codes, ordinances, and guidelines pertaining to the work;
• Knowledge of: Computer applications and software used to track camp usage with standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, camp-tracking databases, and related software programs and systems;
• Knowledge of: Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Ability to: Plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff;
• Ability to: Supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development;
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;
• Ability to: Communicate courteously and effectively with other camp staff members and relate well with campers in all age groups and the public;
• Ability to: Identify camp recreational and operational needs and recommend alternatives or enhancements;
• Ability to: Exercise sound independent judgment within general established guidelines;
• Ability to: Prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written correspondence; and Represent the City effectively in meetings with community groups, businesses, and the public

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for a Summer Camp;
• Plans, organizes and directs, through subordinate supervisors, the operation of the camp administrative, recreation programs, food service, maintenance and medical care functions;
• Ensures compliance of camp facilities and activities to pertinent codes, regulations and guidelines; monitors staff, evaluates their impact and implements policy and procedure improvements;
• Prepares or reviews and maintains a wide variety of written reports and records, including reports on camp registration, personnel records, periodic progress reports on camp activities, accident reports.
• Assists in the development of policy and implements procedures to ensure the health and safety of campers and camp staff, sanitary and safe facilities, and camp security; and performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees