Summer Camp Manager

Sierra Nevada Journeys•Portola, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking a full-time Summer Camp Manager (SCM) at our Outdoor Education Camp in Portola, CA. The ideal candidate for this leadership role will have experience organizing and delivering summer camp programming for youth and teens as well as specialty camp programming. The SCM must be a highly organized professional who can effectively plan and coordinate summer and related specialty programs, manage and evaluate Summer Counselors, and foster a culture of balanced educational and recreational activity in camp program delivery. During the summer season, SNJ’s week-long summer camp programs provide a traditional summer camp feel, with a focus on getting campers outdoors and learning science. The bulk of the development done by the SCM will come to fruition in the summer. The remainder of the year, the SCM’s primary focus is on planning, organizing, improving, and staffing the summer camp and other specialty camps. When not tending to summer and specialty camp responsibilities, the SCM will teach and/or coordinate Overnight Outdoor Learning (OOL) and Community Group programs. The SCM may also play a supporting role by leading meals, teaching evening programs, and fulfilling on-site leadership duties.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience managing staff, overseeing outdoor education, leadership programs, or summer camp.
Experience building and delivering effective, culturally relevant camp-based programs for schools or community partners serving youth from under-resourced communities.
A passion for working with children and making a difference through the outdoors.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be accountable for deliverables in an open space office.
Ability to work irregular hours, days, and nights to meet program needs.
Ability to analyze information, formulate work plans, articulate goals, and produce required reports.
Ability to pass a background check.
All employees are required to attest in writing they have up-to-date immunizations against the diseases required for public school attendance in the State in which they work as a condition of employment.
Hold current Red Cross First Aid & CPR certification or acquire 90 days after employment date.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of American Camp Association requirements and documentation
Familiarity with a camp database system like Camp Brain
Bilingual in Spanish
Hold current Lifeguard Certification or Wilderness First Responder Certification

Responsibilities

Manage preparation and delivery of high-quality Summer and Specialty Camp programming.
Develop and implement engaging camp themes, activities and schedules, and cabin assignments for summer youth and teen camps and related specialty camps with support from the Program Director.
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise camp staff and counselors to ensure they are equipped to provide a safe and high-quality experience for campers.
Provide Summer Counselors with up-to-date Handbook and Standard Operation Procedures.
Lead effective meetings with staff.
Support staff with camper conflicts and behavior challenges, including collaborating with parents to correct undesirable behaviors and actions.
Oversee the summer camp budget, including managing expenses and ensuring financial sustainability, and submitting revenue reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Oversee the camp store to include budgeting camp store program costs, planning, inventory, and sales.
Ensure all camp activities meet health and safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and maintain emergency procedures that adhere to all local, state, federal, and American Camp Association requirements.
Maintain the organization of American Camp Association accreditation documentation.
Build positive relationships with campers and their families, addressing concerns, and fostering a welcoming environment aiming to increase camper attendance to SNJ programs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, campers, and staff, providing information and updates as needed. Communication is prompt and professional, including phone calls, emails, and in-person discussions.
Collect feedback from staff and campers to assess program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments for future sessions.
Collaborate with SNJ Marketing for enrollment, pre-camp family/parent emails, and advertisement of SNJ summer and related specialty camps.
Coordinate activities and logistics with other departments, the Program Manager, Adventure Manager, and Camp Medical Supervisor to enhance programming and resource sharing.
Attend weekly meetings and report necessary information.
Collaborate with SNJ Development and SNJ partner organizations to manage summer camp scholarship programs.
Maintain detailed records of camper registrations, staff performance, and program evaluations for reporting and future planning.
Ability and willingness to work up to 80 hours of overtime through the summer camp season (June-August).
Support preparation and delivery of Overnight Outdoor Learning and Community Group programs.
Train and mentor On-Site Coordinators (OSC), Lead Instructors, and Outdoor Program Instructors (OPI’s) on Overnight Outdoor Learning and camp programming.
Coordinate pre-trip communication and function as a liaison for schools and community groups.
Facilitate Chaperone Orientation or group welcomes at the start of program.
Facilitate teacher or group lead debriefs at the end of program.
Teach Overnight Outdoor Learning (OOL) and Community Group programs as needed.
Function as liaison while OOL and Community Groups are on-site.
Support the facilitation of other programs within SNJ as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: 90% employer-paid for employees
30% employer-paid for dependents
403(b) retirement plan and up to a 4% match by Sierra Nevada Journeys
Earned paid time off starting from the first day of employment. PTO is accrued per pay period at the rate of 12 days per year
12 paid holidays.
Winter Break: Two weeks of reduced hours in December/January with partial paid leave
Phone Stipend: $15 per paycheck.
Potential for an additional 3% pay for Spanish fluency or other language relevant to supporting our programs
50% discount on Sierra Nevada Journeys’ camps for immediate family
Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Meals during programs at camp