Summer Day Camp Program Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Summer Day Camp Program Manager

Reports to: Summer Camp Lead, Recreation Coordinator

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Summer Camp Lead, Recreation

Coordinator, the Summer Camp Program Manager will be responsible for

implementing quality programming and activities for the summer camp

program hosting approximately 53 campers ranging in age from 6-13. The

Camp Program Manager will oversee all on-site camp staff and camper

activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DlITIES:

• Implement high quality programming and activities for the City of

Williamsport's summer day camp sites through innovation and the sharing

of resources

• Maintain a functioning, safe and positive physical space for the youth,

including: ensuring all supplies are available and maintained, furniture

and equipment is maintained, maintenance requests are sent, camp sites

are cleaned regularly and needed resources are identified and obtained

• Participate in staff training and meetings

• Work with Recreation Director and Summer Camp Curriculum Manager,

camp site staff and parents when there are camper discipline problems

• Maintain a high standard of health and safety in all activities for campers

and staff

• Set a positive example for camp site staff and campers

• Other duties may be assigned as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS:

• Ability to work with diverse staff, parents and community members

• Experience with conflict resolution and/or crisis management

• Ability to implement and supervise a positive learning environment while

incorporating enriching programming

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and

passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and

multidisciplinary project skills

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age

• Required clearances: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History

• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable and innovative approach to

planning

• Exhibit characteristics of: adaptability, leadership, responsibility, patience,

dependability, integrity, and display a positive attitude every day

• You must have reliable transportation to and from work

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a field environment; may be exposed to individuals who are

difficult. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Subject to irregular work schedule.