Camp Director

CAMP DIRECTOR

Reports To: Council Director of Properties and Program (professional staff) and Council Camping Chair (Volunteer position)

Supervises: Program Director, Business Manager, Trading Post Manager, Health Officer/Camp Medic, and Food Service Director.

Primary Functions: Prepares for and Oversees seasonal camp operations leading up to camp and during summer camp operations.  Also ensures accurate records are completed and returned to the council office within 2 weeks of camp closing.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•      Assists with budget control and financial stewardship.

•      Supports hiring and management summer camp staff.

•      Helps conduct all camp financial transactions.

•      Improves check-in procedures and protocols to safely and efficiently get all visitors to  camp through the check-in process in a minimum amount of time.

•      Helps with personnel issues.

•      Helps interpret policies and standards for camping as established by the National Office of Scouting America and LaSalle Council and requires compliance by staff and campers.

•      Conducts pre-camp and post-camp inspections.

•      Camp promotions.

•      All other duties as assigned.

Critical Elements of the Position:

•      Valid National Camp school card for position for dates of camp

•      Must be 21 years of age or older.

•      Must be a role model for staff members and campers.

•      Follows all health and safety guidelines made by the County, State, USA, and Scouting America.

•      Extensive walking and moderate lifting required.