Summer Camp Manager

Dates of Position: June 10 - July 26 **4th of July week off **

Position Hours: 7:45AM until 4PM

Compensation: Hourly $28 - $33/hr plus End of Season Performance Based Bonus up to $1200

BLISS BELLY KITCHEN is a sustainable vegetarian school of yoga and cooking for children. To learn more about our mission, our impact and our award-winning programs, please visit our website at: www.blissbellykitchen.com.

Come join a fun team of like-minded folks this summer as we share our love of cooking and yoga with youth! This will be our flagship year at our San Jose location and we are looking to hire a small, intimate crew to see us through our first summer. Given our small camp size, this position will essentially teach camp alongside another counselor and camp assistant while holding the higher camp duties of checking kids in, interfacing with parents, and confirming camp registrations.

Perks of this job include working with a great team and eating a daily home-cooked lunch, as well as making a difference in the lives of youth as they learn yoga, mindfulness and healthy cooking.

Job Responsibilities:

Administration

• Interface with parents regarding all camp communications, including registration, delivery of parent/guardian reports, resolving grievances, and acting as a communication bridge between parents and counselors.
• Maintain close communication with the Operations Director to ensure camp is running smoothly
• Ensure the program runs smoothly and remain on site during camp hours.
• Record daily camp highlights, pictures and quotes for the weekly camp highlights newsletter.
• Clearly communicate camp schedule, procedures and expectations to staff and provide guidance, support and constructive feedback.
• Conduct daily morning staff meetings.
• Oversee camp opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and emergency procedures for all campers and with the venue.
• Able to step in and teach hands-on culinary skills, yoga, and mindfulness if necessary.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 3 years of experience working with children in a school or camp setting.
• 1 year management experience in any setting
• Possess extensive knowledge of enrichment and recreation activities, and support a collaborative environment
• Commitment to providing an education experience that is child-centered, safe, and inclusive.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in education, social sciences, or a related field
• Physical requirements: Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist and turn, and to lift 25 pounds.
• First Aid Certified- can be acquired after hire. (reimbursed)
• Food Handler Certified- can be acquired after hire. (reimbursed)

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• You're a great home cook!
• Extensive knowledge and experience with summer camp

Application Procedure

FILL OUT THE FORM HERE:

https://forms.gle/6DSLrAUc6Gy8qsWw8

If you have any difficulty with the form, contact alison@blissbellykitchen.com

A background check by a Live Scan service provider will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person