Program Manager

Thessalon

Food & Hospitality

POSTED: 1 month ago

Camp McDougall

3843

June 30, 2023

Seasonal

Program Manager
Responsible to: Camp Director
Supervises: Counselling and Program Staff

Duties:
- Responsible for following and enforcing all rules as outlined in the Staff Manual
- Enforces Board policy regarding access to the kitchen
- Evaluates and submits a report to the board of directors, on the programs implemented throughout the camp season.
- Attends Board meetings while under contract
- May be asked to participate in the interviewing and hiring of all staff
- In conjunction with the Camp Director, plans and oversees staff training
- Coordinates the planning and implementation of the Leaders in Training program
- Responsible for overseeing all daily programming, activities and scheduling
- Ensures Counsellors and CIT's maintain a high standard of performance in supervision of and programming for campers
- Ensures that all staff are aware of upcoming program/scheduling needs and expectations
- Schedules campers and Counsellors to cabins and session groups for each session
- Assumes the responsibility of the Camp Director in the Camp Director's absence
- Submits a year-end report to the Camp Director regarding recommendations and learning points for upcoming seasons
- Responsible for abiding by the OCA \"Code of Professional Ethics\"
- Exemplifies a positive role model
- Recruits volunteers
- Evaluates all Program Staff, Counsellors, volunteers and CITs following Board approved procedures
- Holds joint meetings with the Camp Director and all staff as need arises to address pertinent issues
- Holds regular meetings with counselling staff
- Is present in the cabin area for all cabin times, when available, acting as a \"troubleshooter\" for any camper issues that may arise, and helping Counsellors with the implementation of Cabin Time Activities
- Keeps a daily log

Assists the Director with the following tasks:
- Looking out for the health and well-being of all staff and campers
- Identifying possible problem areas, and offering possible solutions
- Coordinating the welcoming of Campers on the first day
- Assisting with registration
- Water testing

Qualifications:
- Prior camp experience
- Post-secondary education with Social Services background recommended
- Leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work with people of all ages
- Programming and organizational skills
- Standard First Aid, Basic Rescuer CPR certification and Pleasure Craft Operators Card
- Requires a current Vulnerable Persons Record Check - to be submitted one (1) week prior to commencement of employment
- Requires the Operator Small Water Systems Course