Summer Camp Manager

Blackhawk Country Club will be the premier full-service club in the East Bay, where members gather as a community and create lifelong connections through exceptional experiences in an incomparably beautiful setting.

As a member of the Blackhawk Country Club leadership team, you play an integral role in executing toward our Clubs Vision and Strategic Plan. You will be expected to lead by example, using the language, behaviors, and attitude that we teach with our HAWKS CODE. In addition to your job-specific duties, you will contribute to Blackhawk Country Club being an employer of choice, maintaining best-in-market marketing and sales efforts, improving member experience with outstanding programming and services, and implementing investment plans into our world-class facility.

Position Summary

The Summer Camp Manager role includes directing staff trainings, weekly staff planning meetings, managing camper information and groupings, maintaining fiscal records and working within a budget, maintaining camp resources and supplies, and interacting with parents, campers, staff and administration as needed. The manager is accountable for the overall management of the program and is specifically responsible for personnel management. This position is approximately 5 months in duration and exact dates are negotiable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and coordinate Blackhawk Country Club camp programs and activities for a safe, engaging, high quality summer program with activities focused on weekly themes such as:
  • Legos, Under the Sea, Art, Adventure, Science, Animal Kingdom, etc.
• Provide organizational and programmatic support as necessary
• Oversee hiring and training of all summer camp staff
• Maintain fiscal records for summer camp program, including summer budget and billing
• Oversee camp recruitment and registration
• Oversee designation of camper placement within groups
• Address crisis management, discipline and troubleshooting issues related to campers and/or staff.
• Assist in determining supply and equipment needs and in ordering/purchasing
• Support and supervise instructors in organizing, implementing, decision-making and troubleshooting
• Maintain a positive team atmosphere that includes campers, families, camp based and office-based staff
• Schedule, supervise and evaluate program staff, providing support and disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Assist in the evaluation of the camp itself, as well as the camping experience for youth participants.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• At least 21 years old
• At least 1 year of administrative or supervisory experience
• Experience teaching students of all ages in a variety of outdoor settings
• Experience providing programming for diverse populations
• Works well with minimal supervision, and asks for assistance when needed
• Well-developed sense of humor, play and curiosity
• Manages conflict situations appropriately
• Excellent social, communication, writing and computer skills
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings
• Current drivers license with clean driving record
• Ability to pass Blackhawk Country Club background check and application process
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to become certified prior to the start of camp
• Experience in budgeting and billing
• Experience in inventory and purchasing related to camp supplies and equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

• Mobility: The role may require frequent movement, including driving, walking, standing, and occasional bending, kneeling, or reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of supplies and equipment may be necessary up to 50 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers for tasks such as typing, writing, operating computer systems, handling paperwork, and managing supplies.
• Vision: Clear vision and ability to read written documents, computer screens, and equipment displays are essential for reviewing reports, analyzing data, and assessing operations.
• Hearing: Good hearing ability is necessary for effective communication with staff, members, guests, and vendors.
• Stamina: The role may involve long hours and extended periods of activity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor/Outdoor Setting: The majority of the job is performed outdoors.
• Temperature: The work environment may vary in temperature, depending on the location and season. It may include both heated and air-conditioned areas.
• Noise Level: The work environment can be fast-paced and may involve moderate to high levels of noise from outdoor factors.
• Pressure: The role often involves working under pressure.
• Interaction: Regular interaction with staff, members, guests and other department heads is common, requiring effective communication, interpersonal skills, and diplomacy.
• Safety: Adherence to health and safety protocols, including injury prevention and treatment, water safety (in conjunction with pool staff), and heat illness prevention.