What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overlook Day Camp Director position at Manheim Township Commissioners?
*This is a seasonal/summer position with an anticipated start in May 2025*
Overlook Day Camp Director
Department: Parks and Recreation
Reports To: Youth Program Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Level: 3
Driving Status: No
Work Environment: Overlook Activities Center
Summary
This is a seasonal position to provide a leadership/supervisory role for our Overlook Day Camp. The Overlook Day Camp Director will be in direct contact with children, counselors, parents, and will report to the Youth Program Manager.
Essential Functions
- Oversee day to day operations of the Overlook Day Camp.
- Primary point of contact for parents and guardians of camp participants.
- Coordinate the weekly schedule with counselors, following the appropriate shifts.
- Ensure each child is appropriately signed in and out each day.
- Provide a leadership role to camp counselors. Help with delegating activities for the day.
- Ensure children are always in a safe environment.
- Assist with coordinating structured games, activities, and crafts.
- Effectively communicate rules, guidelines, scoring, and possible scenarios regarding games and activities.
- Communicate with parents any minor behavioral issues which occurred that day. Report major behavioral issues to Youth Program Manager.
- Assist with creating weekly themes and newsletters to be handed out to parents prior to each camp week.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 30 lbs.) standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Ability to talk, hear, and see.
Competencies
- Ability to communicate township/department policies, rules, and regulations to all that use the facility.
- Ability to provide direct leadership and instruction as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively to children from grades 1-6.
Skills
- Knowledge of various recreational games and activities.
- Good leadership, communication, and social skills.
Abilities
- Communicate effectively with participants and parents.
- Give clear and concise instructions.
Required Education and Experience
- 1 Year Child Management experience.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- CPR/AED Certification (Township provides as needed)
Preferred Education and Experience
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program for childcare or education.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Must pass required State and Federal Background Checks.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
