Camp Director - Stevens Ranch

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Camp Director furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Stevens Ranch Camp programming. The Camp Director will direct the camp in daily duties to include supervising staff and providing support to the business functions of resident camp by performing camp activities, business and administrative in accordance with GSUSA policies and procedures, American Camp Association (ACA) procedures, and Texas Department of Health requirements.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must reside at Camp Sunday-Friday during summer.
• Supervises administration and direction of summer camp program.
• Communicates with assigned Council staff weekly with camp updates.
• Completes Camp Director leadership training and facilitates camp staff training. 
• Completes evaluations mid-summer and end of summer for all camp staff.
• Oversees the fiscal management of camp expenses, keeps receipts, manages camp credit cards, all purchases for camp, keeping all purchases in alignment with the approved budget.
• Oversee the daily operation of summer camp including food service program, program, business, camper and staff supervision, and healthcare in general. 
• Upon check-in and check-out, welcomes families, and troubleshoots. Makes sure all staff are accounted for and units are prepared accordingly. 
• Conducts weekly staff meetings.
• Conducts daily meetings with Assistant Camp Directors to get and give updates on camp programming, staff, and campers.
• Ensures staff time is entered accurately in Paylocity throughout the summer every week before staff leave for the week. 
• Stays vigilant with all American Camper Association (ACA) guidelines and assists in any inspections by ACA and the State of Texas. 
• Stays vigilant with weather updates and safety procedures.
• Communicates with the Site Manager for all weather updates and safety procedures.
• Learns evacuation procedures.
• Trains staff and campers on weather safety and evacuation procedures.
• Communicates with Outdoor Manager and HR any staff or camper incidents.  
• Makes sure all staff follow through with their job descriptions. Assists with assigning staff activities and other responsibilities.
• Manages the monitoring of safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all staff and campers.
• Helps provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among staff and promotes team collaboration. Discourages gossip and encourages comradery.
• Must be able to drive a camp vehicle and be physically able to respond to emergency situations.
• Manages overnight issues campers may have.
• Calls campers’ parents to report any misconduct. 
• Maintains effective and positive public relations with parents, vendors, and members of the community.
• Maintains awareness of camper and staff behavior, evaluates and responds to situations appropriately, ensures adherence to safety regulations and emergency procedures, and employs appropriate behavior-management strategies, demonstrating steady leadership under pressure.
• Evaluates the current season and makes suggestions for the following season.
• Supervises the opening and closing of camp, return supplies and vehicles to the corporate office. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                               10. Multitasking
2. Adaptability                                                                    11. Accounting Basics and Business Acumen
3. Customer Service Responsiveness                            12. Self-Management
4. Adaptability                                                                   13. Fostering Diversity
5. Oral and Written Communication Skills                   14. Achieve Results
6. Team Building                                                               15. Judgement and Decision Making
7. Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct          16. Time Management
8. Information Management                                           17. Problem Solving  
9. Organizational Knowledge

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 25 years of age. 
• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting.
• Must be willing to collaborate with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
• Experience and/or education in general Outdoor Education or Girl Scouts.
• Ability to coordinate on-site business activities.
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp community.  
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and produce results.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule while residing at camp.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance.
• Have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation. 
• You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment which includes exposure to environmental allergens including, but not limited to, dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Admin. Staff Training: May 18th - 22nd
• Staff Training Week: June 1st - 5th
• Week One: June 7th - 12th
• Week Two: June 14th - 19th
• Week Three: June 21st - 26th
• Week Four: June 28th - July 1st
• Week Five: July 7th - 10th
• Week Six: July 12th - 17th
• Staff Camp Clean Up: July 18th - 21st

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (will be provided if needed).
• Complete Camp Director leadership training and facilitate camp staff training (will be provided if needed).