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JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS
bullet At least 21 years of age
bullet Three years camping experience.
bullet Three years of college or equivalent experience in camping.
bullet Ability to supervise and organize adults.
bullet Interest, knowledge and skills in the program areas offered.
bullet Professional development/experience in camping or related area (recreation, environmental studies, counseling, physical education, etc.) preferred.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Camp Director

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
bullet Complete program activity of camp.
bullet Scheduling of campers and staff.
bullet Compliance of the camp and camp staff with the current American Camping Association Program Standards.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop master schedules for:

–Camper activity group assignments.

–Staff activity area assignments.

–Plan and carry out daily activity schedule.

–Hiking/trip assignments and scheduling.

bullet See that all camp programs are supported by current lesson plans.
bullet Ensure the proper utilization of lesson plans and equipment by counselors.
bullet Utilize Camper Optional Forms before and during pre-camp to schedule campers into their optional activities as soon as possible.
bullet Set up overall camp schedule and individual counselor schedules during precamp.
bullet Take a pro-active role in precamp Counselor and CIT instruction.  Cover assigned areas in the pre-camp schedule.
bullet check and approve appropriate evening program activities, counselor treats, green and white games.  make suggestions for improvement where needed.
bullet Provide support for the CODs;  facilitate their planning and implementation of evening program.
bullet Carry out miscellaneous duties as assigned.
bullet Set up activity clipboards (e.g., hiking, ropes, waterfront).
bullet Anticipate hiking assignments.  Notify Counselors and CITs of their assignments as far in advance as possible.  See that the Kitchen and Medical Staff are notified in a timely manner as well.
bullet Observe counselors in all activities, at meals and snacks.  Provide support and positive feedback as much as possible and take corrective action if necessary.
bullet Continuously monitor the safety of the campers and staff in all activities and during all aspects of camp life.  Take corrective action for/report all observed potential safety concerns.
bullet Actively participate (with specific examples) in the evaluation of each counselor at the end of camp.
bullet Prepare end-of-camp summaries of camper questionnaires, staff program evaluations, staff camp evaluations.
bullet Submit end-of-camp evaluations of overall camp program, making recommendations for future development and improvement.  Include equipment/supplies needed or anticipated for next year.
bullet Make recommendations for continued development of counselor/CIT potential in leadership roles and/or advanced training in program area(s).

 

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