Summer Camp Manager

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Summer Camp Manager (SCM) will work closely with the Adventures Leadership team to support with overall camp planning, staff management, administration, safety and compliance, parent communication, behavioral-related support, and more. The SCM will manage, mentor, and provide guidance to camp coaches, team leads, and campers across both Day Camp and Residential Camp programming. The SCM is a core member of the summer leadership team and supports with on-call shifts throughout the summer. The SCM should have advanced experience with working with individuals that have autism and/or other differences as well as previous leadership experience. The SCM will support with preparations leading up to camp start and clean up after camp has finished. The SCM will support with staff training. An ideal candidate for this role is dynamic, willing to learn, and a strong leader.

TASKS:

• Oversee and ensure well-being of summer staff and campers

Work closely with campers who have challenging behaviors

• Provide behavioral support and guidance to camp coaches and team leads when behaviors arise
• Assist coaches with hygiene such as toileting, bathing, and everyday personal care

Address and resolve conflicts among staff, campers, or parents

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and sanitation regulations

Serve as a role model and mentor to young professionals in the adaptive field

• Provide on-call support which includes one overnight shift during the work week and some weekends

Administer first aid when necessary Work 1:1 with campers when more support is deemed necessary

IN ADDITION:

Must be 21 or over and have legal working status Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record Must have adaptive summer camp experience Must have experience working with aggressive behaviors and assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living such as toileting, personal hygiene, etc.)

Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags Must provide a current CPR/First Aid certification. High school diploma required Applicants are required to have and use their own phone for work duties Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media) Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds)

DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with. Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO.

The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.

E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases. S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them. P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support! E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations. C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.

T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.