Camp Director Job Description
Camp Director Duties & Responsibilities
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Camp Director Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Camp Director
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Education for Camp Director
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Employers hiring for the camp director job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Education, Recreation, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Management, Physical Education, Business, Communication, Supervision, Elementary Education
Skills for Camp Director
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Camp Director Examples
Camp Director Job Description
- Develop health and safety procedures with the Camp Director
- Create a daily meal plans for approximately 550 campers and staff
- Other duties as assigned by Camp Director
- Engage volunteers at all levels
- Manage and steward Executive Leadership Committee to increase corporate revenue and sponsorships
- Investigate and develop new walk sites as appropriate
- Assist with annual chapter events as assigned, MWOY, Regatta
- Insure proper set-up and organization of waterfront area and equipment
- Provide orientation for campers on waterfront area, procedures and safety guidelines upon arrival at camp
- Assess 4-H camper swim levels upon their arrival at 4-H Camp Owahta and assign 4-H campers to appropriate American Red Cross swim class levels
- Current Lifeguard Certificate
- Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- Current Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistant or Medical Doctor and licensed to practice in the State of New York
- Current First Aid Responding to Emergencies & CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Experience or background with youth
Camp Director Job Description
- Monitor beach front, swim area, and water quality daily, and secure waterfront when not in use
- Supervise all waterfront activities, including swimming, canoeing, boating, kayaking, fishing, and sailing
- Maintain all emergency/safety equipment, insure compliance with all safety procedures described in New York State Department of Health regulations for resident camp beach front/bathing areas, and maintain daily New York State Department of Health Beach Reports
- Coordinate all non-instructional programs and special events that occur within the waterfront area
- Insure proper monitoring of waterfront area during recreational swimming, and assist in lifeguarding responsibilities as needed
- Assist in the development and coordination of all waterfront activities to be carried out by waterfront staff/lifeguards
- Develop a "Buddy Board" system to ensure accountability for all 4-H campers and staff at the waterfront
- Report all incidents or injuries occurring at the waterfront to the 4-H Camp Director and/or 4-H Health Coordinator, and assist in the completion of appropriate incident reports in a timely manner
- Coordinate lifeguarding assignments
- Assist in coordinating/assigning swim instructors to classes
- C Level National US Soccer Coaching License or equivalent
- Keep daily attendance of campers and staff involved in waterfront activities
- Complete all required paperwork regarding swimming instruction, and insure that records are submitted to the American Red Cross office
- Assist in inventory, pre and post season, and maintain materials and equipment needed for classes
- Evaluate effectiveness of instruction/instructors
- Evaluate 4-H camper swim levels at the end of each session or upon completion of swim class/requirements
Camp Director Job Description
- Attend camp orientation program
- Assist in the daily upkeep of camp facilities
- Through direct efforts and appropriate delegation, lead the Department efforts to efficiently comply University HR, payroll, financial, and medical waiver requirements
- Direct Camp Operations as it relates to annual completion of Camp Manual, Camp Operating Plan, Camp Wrap, and other administrative requirements for internal audit compliance and operational efficiencies
- Perform completion of all general ledger accounting, reconciliation, and financial statement requirements related to camp counseling camps on budget planning
- Acquire understanding of all components of camp software system to provide counseling and directions to Sport Camp Directors and to reconcile to the University general ledger
- Coordinate all activities during the camp
- Keep accurate records of attendance and activity during camps, drop offs, pick ups and early check outs
- Supervise all faculty and staff on campus in contact with students at all times
- Assist the Director in the overall management of reinvestment initiatives
- Must have Lifeguard Supervision and Management Certificate
- Must have current Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguarding Certifications (will help will re-certifications if necessary)
- Must have current First Aid and CPR Certifications (will train if necessary)
- Must have training and experience in waterfront activities and management
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position
- Must be willing and able to stay at 4-H Camp Owahta (including overnights) the entire time Camp is in session
Camp Director Job Description
- Assist with the development of internal policies as they relate to external affairs
- Assist with the preparation of written organizational responses to requests from the County or other stakeholder groups as assigned
- Attend Advisory Board meetings and required meetings with stakeholders as assigned
- Monitor compliance with specific regulatory or contractual obligations as assigned and identify any areas of concern to the Director
- Participate in the outcome measurement activities of the organization
- Share feedback from stakeholder groups with the Director
- Support a corporate culture of commitment to customer service (internally and externally), accountability, and public health interest
- Work with the Director and other Community Care staff to define, develop and implement programs and services to further the mission and goals of the HealthChoices Program
- Work with the Director to monitor the management of other HealthChoices-funded behavioral health services
- Assist in the overall camp evaluation process to ensure parent/camper satisfaction
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and supervise staff
- Desire and demonstrated ability to work with children
- Demonstrated ability to relate to one's peer group
- 2 - 3 years experience in recreation and summer camps
- Two year experience with business management/operations, including accounting, revenue and expense reconciliation, payroll, procurement, or budgeting
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Education required
Camp Director Job Description
- Make recommendations for program changes and additions
- In cooperation with the Association Team Leader jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan and operating budget
- Plan, coordinate, and teach Aggie Camp curriculum and activities
- Supervise Aggie Camp summer program youth counselors
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for youth
- Supervise youth and implement appropriate risk management strategies
- Build suitable relationships with youth and their parents/guardians
- Camp registration and information
- Camp set-up
- Camp management
- Ability to work with the School Age children on a daily basis
- Ability to work through the end of August
- Minimum of 7 years of professional non-profit fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization
- Demonstrated success in fundraising specifically with major donors
- Experience and ability to partner with strong and active volunteer leaders is critical, as is the ability to work successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, human behavior and performance, and coordination of people and resources