Job Summary

The Day Camp Director furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Camp Kiwanis Day Camp program. The Day Camp Director will direct the camp in daily duties to include supervising staff and providing support to the business functions of day camp by performing camp activities, business and administrative tasks as outlined below.? 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervise administration and direction of summer day camp program. 
• Communicate with assigned Council staff weekly with camp updates. 
• Complete Camp Director leadership training and facilitate Day Camp staff training.  
• Complete evaluations mid-summer and end of summer for all staff. 
• Oversee the financial management of camp expenses, keep receipts, manage camp credit card, all purchases for camp, keeping all purchases in alignment with approved budget. 
• Upon check-in and check-out, welcome families, trouble shoot. Make sure all staff accounted for and units are prepared accordingly.  
• Ensure staff clock-in and clock-out accurately throughout the summer every week before staff leave for the week. 
• Assist in the planning of and assist in conducting staff orientation and training. Attend all training courses and meetings. 
• Stay vigilant with all American Camper Association (ACA) guidelines and assist in any inspections by ACA or the State of Texas.  
• Make sure all staff follow through with their job descriptions. Assist with assigning staff activities and other responsibilities. 
• Manage the monitoring of safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all staff and campers. 
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and wellbeing among staff and promote team collaboration. Discourage gossip and encourage comradery. 
• Must be able to drive camp vehicle and be physically able to respond to emergency situations. 
• Maintain effective and positive public relations with parents, vendors, and members of the community. 
• Be aware of camper and staff behavior always, assess the appropriateness, enforce the safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. Take charge and in a calm and collected manner.  
• Evaluate the current season and make suggestions for the following season. 
• Supervise the opening and closing of camp, return supplies and vehicles to corporate office.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 25 years of age.  
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required (provided if needed). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Membership in Girl Scout organization.
• Must be willing to work with all persons 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 including weekends. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state were employee works/resides, with an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation.
• 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 accommodations 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, and 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.  

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

•  Required valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (provided if needed).