Adventure Camp Director - (Summer)

Company: Town of Flower Mound
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Supervises two (2) or more day camp adult and volunteer workers in various activities for youth. Also coordinates camp activities, schedules, supplies, and transportation.

Examples of Duties

• Responsible for ordering arts & crafts and various, sports supplies.
• Coordinates all expenditures, budget framework, and proposed budget allotment through the Program Coordinator (not directly responsible for budget).
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the Adventure Camp program.
• Responsible for collecting adventure camp fees.
• Plans pre-camp workshop with all staff.
• Coordinates safety and first aid with all employees and volunteers.
• Responsible for safety and well-being of all children at day camp.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and First Aid training is preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
• MUST DRIVE A 15 PASSENGER VAN.*

EDUCATION:

• An Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent majoring in Education, Physical Education, or Recreation is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in working with children 11-14 years of age, summer camp, day care, church camp, public recreation, and/or outdoor activities is required.

Must be able to work Monday - Friday, June 1 - August 6

40 hours per week

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).

Desired Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Must have knowledge of sports activities (softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis), arts and crafts, environmental sciences, cultural arts, etc.
• Must have skills in organizing children, supervision of 3-5 staff workers, discipline, and creating a positive camp environment.
• Must have organization skills, arts, and crafts techniques.
• Must have the ability to work with children 11-14 years of age, teenage, and adult volunteers; inform parents of activities; and deal with the public.
• Must have mathematical and decision-making abilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to see, hear, read, speak, and write.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor setting exposed to heat, dust, wind, insects, noxious plants, and snakes; to lift loaded ice chests and items weighing up to 50 lbs.; stoop, walk, bend, run, throw, climb, and swim; and participate in various sports and recreational activities.

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