About the Department

The City of College Park Department of Recreation and Cultural Arts is accepting applications for the seasonal position of Summer Day Camp Managers for the Hugh C. Conley, Tracey Wyatt, and Wayman & Bessie Brady Recreation Centers, to provide a safe, fun, and memorable camp experience for children aged 6 to 12.

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. The Department of Recreation and Cultural Arts strives to provide each participant with a safe, fun, and high-quality experience. The purpose of the position is to assist with the planning, organization, supervision, and implementation of a daily activity schedule for camp participants while creating a positive, supportive, creative, and safe learning environment during the day camp programs.

The Manager position will serve two roles: 1. Participate in all the camp preparation leading up to the start of camp, and 2. Supervision of the day-to-day activity of the summer day camp. Hours Per Week: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm; 40+ hours/week 

Position Duties

Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operations of summer camp; including the setup and cleanup of equipment and supplies for camp activities.

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the camp program. 
• Maintain camp schedule of activities and maintain inventory of camp supplies. 
• Provides direct oversight for all aspects of camp. 
• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating all camp staff meetings.
• Lead and facilitate camp schedule of activities; make recommendations regarding the purchase of supplies for camp; maintain inventory of camp supplies. 
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the camp program and staff.
• Responsible for ensuring that staff and day camp participants adhere to all rules, policies, and procedures established for the safety and security of the participants.
• Ensures Camp Counselors initiate and follow age-appropriate lessons, activities, games, and crafts, as needed for children between the ages of 6-12.
• Coordinate set-up and cleanup of camp including group area/location assessment and schedule; monitor cleanliness of facility and ensure that routine daily cleaning is performed by staff.
• Assisting with light-duty cleaning, and the setup and breakdown of tables and chairs.
• Adheres to camp policies and procedures and ensures staff and camper compliance.
• Act as a positive role model for counselors; assistant camp managers and campers; administer counselor and camper disciplinary procedures, when warranted.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with all parents, children, and staff. Greet parents as they drop – off and pick up their children. 
• Inform parents of any conduct problems or accidents that might have occurred during the program reported to them by Camp Counselors.
• Follow established procedures for reporting accidents/incidents; handle medical, safety, and severe weather emergencies per the procedures noted in the camp staff manual and during in-service training.
• Maintain and monitor accurate records and forms such as camp staff timesheets, camper attendance (sign-in and sign-out sheets), behavioral incidents, accident/incident reports, parental communication, and medical issues and submit them to the Center Supervisor; participate in parent conferences as needed.
• Responsible for learning all pertinent information for each child (allergies, special needs, etc.)
• Participates in in-service training as required.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents, campers, and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

This is not a desk job. The Camp Manager is expected to take an active, hands-on role in the daily operation of the camp -- interacting regularly with participants, parents, and staff to provide a high-quality experience for all parties. Activity areas include indoor and outdoor games, sports, fitness activities, arts and crafts, on and off-site enrichment programs, and field trips; as well as group breakfast, lunches, and snack time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Must be able to work a flexible daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, from May 18^th to July 24^th. (Additional days before may be necessary for training.)
• Must be able to attend mandatory Camp Staff orientation/training scheduled on Tuesday, May 26^th, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
• Applicant must feel comfortable working around/in water.
• Knowledge of camp principles, child-development techniques, and methods of maintaining and using recreation equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must be able to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes and exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal effectively and courteously with others, to work independently and in team settings.
• Must be able to type or use a personal computer with word processing and related software, and to enter and retrieve information with reasonable speed and accuracy. 
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds, standing, sitting, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Other Qualifications

• Age minimum 21 years.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) to three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes supervision in a camp environment; or any equivalent combination of education and specialized training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Teacher certification is preferred. 
• Hired applicants must possess a valid certificate of course completion for First Aid training that includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Children and Infant, first aid, and AED. This training must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp; the City of College Park will offer a CPR course during the week of camp training for all those who need this certification.
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.