Program Manager

Job Description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager FLSA Status: Seasonal

Department: Camp Services Reports To: Camp Manager

Location: Camp Texlake Rate: $525/week

Job Purpose: The Program Manager will enrich camper’s experience by providing fun, girl planned activities to supplement the regular unit program; leading all camp activities; assisting with the training of camp staff in their specified duties under her/his management; and training, supervising and scheduling facilitator staff in their weekly duties throughout the summer. The Program manager is responsible for working with the unit staff in scheduling all weekly camp session activities, including staff breaks.

Essential Functions

• Directs and organizes camp activities and all programming to meet the intended camper outcomes and session program objectives.
• Creates weekly schedules of activities, facilitator schedules, and staff breaks that ensure camp is meeting program requirements and providing fun and fresh creative programming, coordinating with unit staff, facilitators, and other management to meet all needs.
• Participates in the implementation of program activities for campers, preparing and assisting unit staff for each session of programming.
• Organizes and implements all non-program camp activities, such as campfire, all camp events, special meals, banquet, etc.
• Assists with training of staff.
• Directs and supervises facilitator staff, coordinating with facilitator staff to order needed supplies for programming for the week.
• Works as a team with the other management through effective communication skills with management, unit staff, and Camp Manager.
• Maintains effective working relationships with staff and create harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
• Assists with the daily running of camp and activities, helping and covering as needed.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
• Provide quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
• Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
• Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Be a role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
• Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age by June 1, 2025.
• Adheres to Personnel Policies for Seasonal Camp Staff.
• Camp or classroom administrative experience and general knowledge or experience as a supervisor or group leader.
• High Ropes Facilitator Training completed by the start of camp.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, as well as take initiative in making decisions.
• Proven leadership ability working with children ages six through seventeen.
• Proven ability to supervise multiple staff and continuous activities.
• Must reside on camp during summer.
• Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.
• Have and maintain a valid TX driver’s license, and acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp activities, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
• First aid training is desirable.
• Level 1 Archery Certification or ability to acquire by the start of camp (or equivalent training or experience) preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Preferred age 21 by June 1, 2025.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
  
  

Environmental Demands

• Outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
• Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
  
  

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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