Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Camp Director is responsible for all aspects of the supervision and daily operation of a day camp at the Petaluma Wildlife Museum. The Camp Director will be responsible for supporting the intentionality in program planning and implementation of environmental curriculum with the camp counselors.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
Acting parent liaison and contact
Supervision of day to day activities and supporting the counselors in execution of the activities.
Offering insight, feedback and support in the planning, implementing and participating in theme-based curriculum that meets the needs of the individual child in regards to cultural, developmental and socioeconomic background.
The Camp Director needs to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations as well as adequately observe participants’ activities and enforce safety regulations.
It is crucial that the Camp Director sets a positive example for all staff, children and volunteers.
It is necessary that s/he have a clear understanding of the relationship of the general public to the Petaluma Wildlife Museum, of staff to volunteers, and of intra-staff actions. S/he must be able to delegate appropriate responsibilities involved in day-to-day operations, S/he must guide or direct all actions with a continuing consciousness of the operating objectives of the Petaluma Wildlife Museum.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth
Must be highly motivated to provide quality programming to youth
Must be a Team Player and be comfortable supervising 4-12 staff
Must have knowledge or expertise in youth development
Must be comfortable leading physical activities with youth
CPR First Aid certified (may earn upon hire)
Age: 21
Education: High School Diploma
Preferred: 6-12 units of Early Childhood Education or the equivalent college credits. Example: at Least 2 Years of college (48 units), AA degree, or classes in psychology, sociology, liberal studies, education that are related to the work.
Availability: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm during camp sessions
Start Date: April 2024 (Part Time pre-camp and during non-camp weeks)
June 2024 (Full Time during each week of camp, 5 weeks total)
Related Experience: 2 years working with children
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
All employees working with the Petaluma Wildlife Museum are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the human resources department of Petaluma City Schools prior to beginning the first day of work.
Position may include periods of walking, standing, bending, crouching, lifting, and carrying and at times, exposure to sun and outdoor weather, depending on the day’s program activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Attend and conduct staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold Petaluma Wildlife Museum policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with children, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in cause driven leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth. See leadership competencies below
Train, supervise and evaluate staff/volunteers
Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate programs
Coordinate with all other leadership staff to work as a team
Maintain necessary administrative records at camp unit – sign in/sign out, log book, emergency information and policies and procedures
Communicate with staff, participants, parents and volunteers in regards to day to day operations and schedules.
Plan the large camp activities with parent, participant and staff input
Maintain safe and clean facilities
Know and follow guidelines from the Animal Husbandry Handbook
CORE COMPETENCIES
Mission Advancement: Accept and demonstrate the Petaluma Wildlife Museum values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Collaboration: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Build rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listen for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better youth and staff experience. Establish goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participate in meetings. Follow budgeting policies and procedures, and report all financial irregularities immediately. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for staff and children.
Personal Growth: Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Have the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; use best practices and demonstrate up-to- date knowledge and skills in technology.
While all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position:
Communication- Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
Decision Making - Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions and solve problems.
Community– Delivers and benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence and a sense of security to all who seek it.
Inclusion– diversity, inclusion and cultural competence.
Emotional Maturity – Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior as well as anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal change.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS
90% of youth will leave the program with a deeper understanding of environmental conservation
90% of relationships with parents will be positive and will recommend the camp to other community members
80% of staff morale is high
Hours per week:
30-39
Overtime often available:
No
Working days:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Typical start time: 8AM
Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekdays
Work setting:
In-person
School
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
working with youth: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR (Preferred)
Work Location: In person