Summer Camp Manager Therapeutics

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Summer Camp Manager I [Therapeutics]

City of Atlanta – Parks & Recreation

Posting expires:
Open until filled. Salary: $18.00.

Oversee summer camp youth under direction of the facility manager; manage camp program operations, administration, facilities, and recreational programs for campers with mild to moderate disabilities including but not limited to Physical, Emotional, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Attention Deficits and Learning Disabilities. Serve youth ages 6–18 for seven weeks by implementing an activity‑based curriculum to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness.

• Assists in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for a Summer Camp.
• Plans, organizes, and directs through subordinate supervisors the operation of camp administrative, recreation programs, food service, maintenance and medical care functions.
• Ensures compliance of camp facilities and activities to pertinent codes, regulations and guidelines; monitors staff, evaluates impact and implements policy and procedure improvements.
• Prepares or reviews and maintains a wide variety of written reports and records, including camp registration, personnel records, periodic progress reports on camp activities and accident reports.
• Assists in development of policy and implements procedures to ensure health and safety of campers and camp staff, sanitary and safe facilities, and camp security; performs related work as assigned.

• Principles and practices of camp recreation program planning, development and implementation, including American Camping Association standards.
• Principles and methods of camp planning and design, recreational programs, camp operations.
• Techniques of supervision including planning, assigning and monitoring work and of evaluation of assigned staff.
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation.
• Applicable laws and regulations; codes, ordinances, and guidelines pertaining to the work.
• Computer applications and software used to track camp usage with standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, camp‑tracking databases, and related software programs and systems.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.

• Plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide training and professional development.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other camp staff members and relate well with campers in all age groups and the public.
• Identify camp recreational and operational needs and recommend alternatives or enhancements.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general established guidelines.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written correspondence; represent the City effectively in meetings with community groups, businesses, and the public.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, business or public administration or a closely related field.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation or camp programs, which includes at least two (2) years at a supervisory level.

Additional recreation or camp experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.

Must be able to travel to various locations within the City of Atlanta and to the camps. Hold a valid Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

CPR and first aid certification required at start of the summer season.

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are required to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job include working outdoors, exposure to weather, and physical activity.