Camp Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Vesta Property Services our philosophy is to provide a hands-on learning environment that utilizes one’s professional expertise and knowledge; in turn, you gain the exposure and experiences this industry has to offer! Vesta Property Services provides exceptional property management services to residential associations and developers across the state making us Florida’s most trusted community management company. Headquartered in downtown Jacksonville, Vesta has 15 offices and more than 1,000 employees throughout Florida. We are always looking for unique talent and leadership to help us grow within our industry.

SUMMARY

Camp Directors will oversee entire camp operation and will supervise camp activities of children in residential summer/day camps.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

• Conduct pre-camp and in-service staff trainings Camp Counselors.
• Assign Camp Counselors schedule and staff activities.
• Plan, originate, organize and carry out daily and special programs.
• Supervise office procedures, opening and closing procedures for staff.
• Define and monitor crisis management plan, including emergency procedures.
• Responsible for the safety and supervision of the children enrolled in Camp Program and the Camp Counselors on and off property.
• Meet and consult with parents and the public.
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among staff and Campers.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Camp Administrative experience ( i.e. unit lead, head counselor) and/or teaching experience in a public or private school setting.

COMPETENCIES:

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Thoroughness.
• Collaboration Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Leadership.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position supervises the summer camp program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job may operate in a recreation center, park, or residential facility. Some hours will be spent outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must have the ability to lead camp activities, including but not limited to, walking, hiking, swimming, physical games, etc.

Must be able to regularly lift 20 pounds and occasionally more.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Aid/CPR Certification

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.