Camp Manager - Summer

Description

In this part time/ variable hour position, the camp counselor staff will supervise and lead recreational/educational activities to children ages 5 through 12. Children participate in daily activities such as arts & crafts, swimming, Rockwall climbing, gym games, and outdoor games. The selected applicant(s) will maintain a fun, safe and supervised atmosphere for children through structured and unstructured activities. ACC employees must be willing to follow the Anthem Way, a statement of our values.

Managers will be the first point of contact for the parents and will be supervising the leads and counselors ensuring they are maintaining a safe environment, following the scheduled activities, and managing any behavior situations that arise.

• Maintains a safe environment for children placed in his/her care.
• Assists in providing structured activities for children in program of focus
• Supervises the management of daily staff schedules.
• Ability to actively engage in activities with the children which will include sports activities, water activities in the pool, safely harnessing children for the rock wall and monitoring.
• Keeps accurate attendance records
• Keeps accurate Incident reports and report them immediately to the Program Manager
• Enforces camp policies regarding conduct and daily operations (opening duties, closing duties, etc.)
• Models all skills in arts & crafts, specialty, sports, etc. in a fun, positive and non-competitive manner
• Maintains discipline during each activity. Reports to Program Manager repetitive or extreme discipline matters
• Supervises lunch and snack activities and ensures cleanliness of area
• Interacts in a professional manner with employees, participants and their parent(s) and/or guardians
• Maintains the cleanliness and accurate inventory of all applicable areas
• Attends all staff meetings as scheduled
• Maintains accurate time card activity
• Ensures that state licensing policies and procedures are enforced and followed
• Must be physically able to safely play with children in swimming pool activities, which includes physically being in the water with the children.
• Must be physically able to watch and aid children on the indoor rock wall with 45 pounds of weight resistance
• Executes emergency action plans in event of an emergency which can include performing first aid functions and emergency care until arrival of Emergency Medical Services
• Assists camp counselor and lead staff as needed with activities and children.
• Ensures daily camp activities stick to the schedule
• Must meet AZ State Licensing standards for facility director’s designee
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education & Experience (one of the following)
• 1. At least 12 months of childcare experience, a high school or high school equivalency diploma, and:
• a. Three credit hours or more in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or
• b. At least 30 actual hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field.
• 2. At least 12 months of childcare experience and:
• a. An N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential; or
• b. At least 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field.
• 3. At least six months of childcare experience and an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field; or
• 4. At least three months of childcare experience and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field
• Knowledge of objectives and principles of administration of public recreation programs helpful. Must be at least 21 years of age, and have aptitude for detail, highly effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills are also required in this position.
• Preferred: CPR & First Aid certifications (current), Arizona Fingerprint clearance card, a health care…