Camp Supervisor

EXEMPT: No

COMPENSATION CLASS: Seasonal

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

REPORTS TO: Recreation Supervisor

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, or his/her designee, the Day Camp Supervisor is responsible for leading, organizing, and supervising an assigned camp and its daily activities. This position ensures a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for campers and staff. The Day Camp Supervisor serves as a primary role model for camp counselors and helps develop a strong, team-oriented staff culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Supervise an assigned camp independently or as part of a team.
• Plan, organize, and lead daily camp activities while always ensuring camper and staff safety.
• Oversee daily administrative tasks, including attendance, participant sign-in/out procedures, supply and equipment requests, camper data forms, and field trip permission slips.
• Support camp counselors in implementing behavior management strategies.
• Assist with summer camp training and seasonal onboarding.
• Prepare the camp environment each day and ensure materials and supplies are set up properly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe camp environment (e.g., ensuring equipment is put away, trash is disposed of, and hazards are addressed promptly).
• Communicate frequently and professionally with parents/guardians regarding camper updates, concerns, discipline, and general information.
• Serve as an encouraging and positive role model for participants and staff.
• Work effectively with children of varying abilities and coordinate with M-NASR.
• Support the inventory, organization, and distribution of camp supplies.
• Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and positive customer service when interacting with the public.
• Handle complaints or questions in a calm, solutions-orientated manner.
• Provide recommendations and observations to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Follow all Village polices, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The wage range for the position is $17-$18. This position is seasonal and does not qualify for benefits.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position includes supervision of camp counselors. The Day Camp Supervisor must demonstrate effective leadership and possess a working knowledge of personnel management principles.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a completed or in-progress bachelor’s degree and one to two years of related experience. CPR, AED, First Aid, Epi-Pen, and Glucagon Certifications required prior to the start of camp.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and email communication.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to compose and prepare reports and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITIES:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with children
• Ability to prioritize duties and complete tasks within allotted planning hours
• Understanding of the principles, practices, and objectives of Parks and Recreation administration and recreation programming
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously
• Commitment to promoting the positive image and growth of the Day Camp program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is often required to walk, run, sit, stand, reach with hand and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies between moderate and high. This position requires frequent exposure to natural and seasonal weather conditions, as well as insects, while supervising employees and performing job-related duties.

SAFETY:

All employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to adopt the concept that the safe way to perform a task is the most efficient and the only acceptable way to perform it. Safety adherence of performance will be considered an important measure of employee performance evaluation. As such, the employee must:

• Comply with established safe work rules and the special instructions of the supervisor

• Report all accidents and injuries immediately and cooperate in all accident and injury investigations, supplying supervisors with full and complete information

• Submit recommendations for safety and efficiency, as well as report defective equipment and unsafe conditions

• Know their exact duties in case of fire or catastrophe

• Use safety equipment provided for personal use in performing daily work assignments

• Only operate equipment trained and authorized to operate

• Provide public protection from unsafe conditions and hazards resulting from municipal work operations

• Participate in special safety activities, as designated, such as CPR, anti-harassment, and special training, etc.