Summer Camp Manager

Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking a full-time Summer Camp Manager (SCM) at our Outdoor Education Camp in Portola, CA. The ideal candidate for this leadership role will have experience organizing and delivering summer camp programming for youth and teens as well as specialty camp programming. The SCM must be a highly organized professional who can effectively plan and coordinate summer and related specialty programs, manage and evaluate Summer Counselors, and foster a culture of balanced educational and recreational activity in camp program delivery.

During the summer season, SNJ’s week-long summer camp programs provide a traditional summer camp feel, with a focus on getting campers outdoors and learning science. The bulk of the development done by the SCM will come to fruition in the summer. The remainder of the year, the SCM’s primary focus is on planning, organizing, improving, and staffing the summer camp and other specialty camps.

When not tending to summer and specialty camp responsibilities, the SCM will teach and/or coordinate Overnight Outdoor Learning (OOL) and Community Group programs. The SCM may also play a supporting role by leading meals, teaching evening programs, and fulfilling on-site leadership duties.

70% Manage preparation and delivery of high-quality Summer and Specialty Camp programming.

• Program Planning:
  Developing and implementing engaging camp themes, activities and schedules, and cabin assignments for summer youth and teen camps and related specialty camps with support from the Program Director.
• Staff Management:
  Hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising camp staff and counselors to ensure they are equipped to provide a safe and high-quality experience for campers. Provide Summer Counselors with up-to-date Handbook and Standard Operation Procedures. Lead effective meetings with staff.
• Staff Support:
  Support staff with camper conflicts and behavior challenges, including collaborating with parents to correct undesirable behaviors and actions.
• Budget Management:
  Overseeing the summer camp budget, including managing expenses and ensuring financial sustainability, and submitting revenue reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Camp Store Management:
  Oversight of the camp store to include budgeting camp store program costs, planning, inventory, and sales.
• Safety Compliance:
  Ensuring all camp activities meet health and safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining emergency procedures that adhere to all local, state, federal, and American Camp Association requirements. Maintain the organization of American Camp Association accreditation documentation.
• Camper Engagement:
  Building positive relationships with campers and their families, addressing concerns, and fostering a welcoming environment aiming to increase camper attendance to SNJ programs.
• Communication:
  Serving as the primary point of contact for parents, campers, and staff, providing information and updates as needed. Communication is prompt and professional, including phone calls, emails, and in-person discussions.
• Evaluation and Improvement:
  Collecting feedback from staff and campers to assess program effectiveness and making necessary adjustments for future sessions.
• Marketing and Promotion:
  Collaborate with SNJ Marketing for enrollment, pre-camp family/parent emails, and advertisement of SNJ summer and related specialty camps.
• Collaboration:
  
  Coordinating activities and logistics with other departments, the Program Manager, Adventure Manager, and Camp Medical Supervisor to enhance programming and resource sharing. Attend weekly meetings and report necessary information. Collaborate with SNJ Development and SNJ partner organizations to manage summer camp…