Day Camp Manager

• Under the guidance of the management team, plan and oversee the flow of camp delivery services and ensure that camp counselors are adhering to weekly schedules. Ensure that counselors receive necessary personal breaks throughout the camp day and that appropriate coverage is available during that break time. Deliver programs for day campers that are safe, incorporate skill progression, are age appropriate and meet the needs and interests of children with and without disabilities and ensure a safe, quality program.
• Ensure that counselors are implementing programs that meet the primary goals of maintaining a safe activity environment, helping campers make lasting friendships and challenging campers by increasing knowledge and skills. Oversee all aspects of camper services, ensuring each camper receives the support they need to be successful in the program.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly used and maintained. Coordinate all camper-based services including attendance, positive behavior interventions, parent phone calls, and managing lost and found.
• Supervise, mentor and train assigned staff; assist with conducting supervision meetings, evaluate staff, and work with them on training plans. Serve as an active member of the Supervisory team, including assisting staff, attending meetings and trainings, organizing theme days, and completing staff evaluations/assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention in line with agency policies and is a amember of the summer emergency action team. Hold regular meetings with staff and be available for one-on-one check-ins.
• Report all injuries immediately and fill out appropriate forms as required. Under the guidance of the medical staff, administer medications as outlined in the camper's medication form and in accordance with agency and Maryland Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Assist with the coordination of summer orientation and ongoing in service training for camp staff.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Some college or better.

Experience

Preferred

Supporting children with and without behaviors.

The candidate for this position must be willing to work with children of all ages and abilities, have good communication skills, be a team player, able to problem solve, and work in a fast paced environment.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)