Town of Mount Pleasant

Summer Camp Director - Recreation

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.01
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
wellness programs

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable organization dedicated to providing impactful summer recreational programs for children and youth in a safe, supportive environment. Recognized for its commitment to superior service and community engagement, the organization operates seasonal programs designed to foster physical education, wellness, and social development through a variety of dynamic camp activities. Their well-structured summer camp programs serve as a catalyst for youth development by offering fun, educational, and health-promoting recreational experiences. The staff is committed to quality and safety, ensuring that each participant experiences a memorable and beneficial summer.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of prior work experience
  • Age over 21 preferred
  • Must be good with children and able to supervise camp counselors

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior work experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of a wide range of recreational activities
  • Knowledge of the benefits of physical education and wellness programs
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, supervising and inspecting group recreational activities
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, safety precautions and techniques related to recreational maintenance operations
  • Skill in customer service
  • Skill in coordinating various programs and projects simultaneously
  • Skill in oral and written communication
  • Skill in interpersonal communication and mediation
  • Ability to work within budgetary constraints
  • Ability to work with people of all ages, incomes and backgrounds
  • Ability to develop innovative cost-effective programs
  • Ability to recruit, train and supervise personnel effectively

Job Duties

  • Oversees daily camp operations, counselors and aides and plans and directs daily activities
  • Abides by all camp policies and procedures
  • Handles camp monies and turns in receipts daily
  • Keeps daily and weekly logs
  • Supervises and interacts with campers and staff and leads games and group activities
  • Evaluates staff
  • Administers medicine to campers
  • Ensures safety of participants and staff at all times
  • Sets up and takes down tables, chairs and camp materials and maintains a clean and safe play area
  • Resolves issues and solves problems as quickly as possible
  • report results or refer unsolved problems to higher supervisor
  • Provides incident and/or injury reports when an incident or injury occurs
  • Report any problems to supervisor and any person using or having in their possession either drugs or alcohol
  • Performs other related assigned duties

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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