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Camp Comstock Program Manager - Ithaca, NY
We are seeking an outgoing and organized Program Manager at Camp Comstock in Ithaca, NY, located along the
shores of Cayuga Lake. Campers enjoy the
unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes while living in
beautiful tree-top cabin village units. Comstock features nearly two miles of
lakefront, offering a wide variety of water sports and a beautiful location to
enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager is responsible for the planning, scheduling
and implementation of key camp
programming, including Arts &
Crafts, Outdoor Education and Archery. The
Program Manager also directly
assists the Camp Director
with daily schedules and the day-to-day management of the
overall camp program through daily contact with
counselors and ensuring their programming is successful.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
(Additional duties as assigned)
·
Attend
mandatory staff training and
two pre-camp planning meetings
with the Camp Director.
·
Attend
any staff meetings
·
Serve
as on-site weekend supervisor one weekend
during the camp season.
·
Participate
in the planning and conducting of pre-camp training,
including ensuring all area curriculum is set for the
summer and that program staff have what
they need to accomplish their program
goals.
·
Assist in the management and care of the camp facility
and equipment in program
areas, and assist with monitoring the property for maintenance
needs, including taking consistent inventory of program supplies
and replenishing supplies as needed including frequent supply shopping trips; ensure
program areas have proper supplies prior to the start of camp sessions.
·
Create
programming for counselors to
administer in the following areas: Arts & Crafts, Archery and Outdoor Education; ensure that programming supports
the weekly theme.
·
Assist the Camp Director in the creation of weekly schedules for camp activities and
staff members, including activity grid, staff time-off,
and unit assignments.
·
Act as a leader and role model to other staff members through
enthusiastic participation in all camp programming.
·
Utilize excellent
customer service skills, maintain a
professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition, maintain
the tenets of the Girl Scout Law, maintain a willingness to help others, and
communicate with other staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging.
·
Cover unit staff evenings
off, rest hours off, and any and
all other time-off as assigned.
·
Assist in the supervision of counselors, including regular, spontaneous evaluation and feedback; complete
mid-season and summer’s end performance
appraisals in conjunction with the
Camp Director.
·
Keep
the Camp Director regularly
informed of staff performance, morale and conflicts.
·
Serve
as a unit mentor, conduct frequent
check-ins with assigned unit during unit time; serve as a resource for unit counselors needing support.
·
Respond
to on-site incidents and accidents. Follow reporting procedures to the Camp Director and GSNYPENN Director of Outdoor Initiatives.
·
Understand
American Camp Association and NY State Health
Department regulations and, in conjunction with the Camp Director,
ensure compliance throughout the camp.
·
Assist the Camp
Director in overseeing any day-to-day operations such as food services, health services, programs, human
resource matters, interaction with parents, and camper/staff supervision.
·
Drive
camp vehicles upon request of the Camp
Director, to include highly frequent
camp errands (as many as
multiple times per day) or trips
to obtain medical services.
·
Assist with weekly camp clean up, including
sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick- up, etc.
·
Adhere to all COVID-19 protocols required by NYS Department of Health and GSNYPENN.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Program Manager
assists with the supervision of counselors along with supervising campers.
Minimum
Qualification Standards:
·
Be
at least 21 years of age.
·
Believe
in the Girl Scout mission.
·
Valid
driver’s license, and ability and willingness to drive camp vehicles, including 12 passenger vans.
·
Have
training and/or experience working with
children in an outdoor setting.
·
At least two
summers of summer day or resident camp staff experience
required (Girl Scout camp experience
a plus).
·
Current First Aid
and CPR training, or willingness to obtain during pre-camp training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
·
Excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
·
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple
projects and details simultaneously.
· Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of
flexibility, and willingness to be
a part of the camp community.
·
Ability to work
productively in a fast paced, stressful
environment.
·
Skills related to lesson planning and implementation, such as: time management, creativity, flexibility, and public speaking
skills.
· Skills related
to program planning
and implementation, such as: time management,
creativity, flexibility, public
speaking skills, organization, a high level of enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements:
Light
mental and visual attention required
for performing work where there is some variety but actions taken and decisions
made are limited
to few possibilities. Work requires
some coordination with others.
·
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
·
Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile
·
Endurance
to meet emergency needs
·
Ability (and willingness) to live in a camp setting and
work irregular hours
Environmental Conditions:
The employee
is subject to inside and/or
outside environmental conditions, noise, outdoor
elements such as rain, wind, sun, heat, and
animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.