Whitehall Township

Camp Counselor Director

$7,500 per season. Monday Thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Anticipated to work May 19th through August 22, 2025

WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Camp Whitehall Director

Department: Recreation

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs routine and complex administration and supervisory work in planning, organizing, coordinating, administering, and supervising activities in a day camp environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Bureau Chief of Recreation.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises camp leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and leader assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates camp activities with other leaders.

Prepares daily attendance sheets and contacts campers who are "no shows" without reason.

Creates daily schedule of activities and plans entire eight-week camp session with the camp leaders.

Directs camp leaders on the preparation of a weekly news article from each camp outlining the highlights of the previous weeks' activities, and the week activities coming up.

Supervises camp leaders and interacts when requested.

Assures own arrival at camp 30 minutes before beginning of day and remains the entire day. Permission must be obtained from the Bureau Chief of Recreation if leaving camp before the end of the day. Attendance is required until the end of the day, until all campers and camp leaders have left the camp area.

Ensures the building used for camp is locked and secured daily.

Develops flyers, memos, etc. for distribution to campers within two days of special requests (theme day, or craft activity that requires materials brought from home).

Coordinates with Department secretary the number of campers per week to prevent over enrollment.

Reviews and figures out camp leaders' timecards to be submitted to the Bureau Chief.

Communicates with parents on various problems with campers. Coordinates swim lessons with Aquatic Director and Head Lifeguards. Attempts to be available for camp leader interviews.

Coordinates with camp leaders to order the materials, equipment, or instruction needs for each

event.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, answering radio pages, running errands, picking up supplies, helping set up tables and chairs as needed.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in education or a closely related field.
• One year related experience; or
Any equivalent combination of education and

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of special events planning and administration; considerable knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in a day camp environment;
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;

• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in a day camp environment program; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with camp leaders, supervisors, camp participants, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Possess current first aid and CPR

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machines; phones, mobile or portable radio; and automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, run, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

• may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level on the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.