Camp Manager (Summer Days Camp)

Summer Days Camp Manager – Sylvania Recreation Corp. (SRC)

Seasonal: Monday-Friday; shifts between 7:30a-5:30p

Summary: The Summer Days Camp Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Sylvania Recreation’s Summer Days Camp. The Camp Manager is responsible for ensuring a safe, organized, and high-quality experience for campers and families. Acting on behalf of the Athletic Program Coordinator, the Camp Manager provides on-site leadership and decision making, manages daily programming, and ensures safety and behavior management plans are followed. This role involves close interaction with children and parents/guardians and is responsible for supervising camp counselors.

Responsibilities:

Camp Operations

• Oversee all daily camp activities and adjust based on daily needs

• Maintain appropriate camper-to-staff ratios

• Collaborate with Athletic Program Coordinator to plan camp activities and field trips

• Assist with daily registration and tracking of all campers, including at drop off and/or pickup

Staff Supervision

• Directly supervise and provide coaching, feedback, and support to 6-8 Camp Counselors

• Address minor staff performance concerns and report issues to the Athletic Program Coordinator

• Assist with training and onboarding seasonal staff

Camper Safety

• Responsible for 30-50 campers at a time

• Enforce all safety standards and procedures of Sylvania Recreation and the Summer Days Camp program

• Complete and maintain medical and allergy information, along with incident and accident reports.

Camper Engagement

• Create, plan, lead, and actively participate in structured games and activities for campers ages 1st-6th grade

• Create an inclusive and positive environment for all campers

Professional Expectations

• Remain professional and communicative with parents at drop off and pickup

• Communicate any concerns to Athletic Program Coordinator promptly

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods while actively engaging in games and physical activities

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for Education, Child Development, Sports Management, Recreation or related field.

• Previous supervisory or camp leadership experience preferred

• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain certification before the start of camp

- Starting Pay Range- $14-$17/hr - DOQ

- Reports to- Athletic Program Coordinator

- Application Deadline- April 3rd, 2026

To apply, please send resume, cover letter via email to Meredith Daugherty, Athletic Program Coordinator at mdaugherty@playsylvania.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Seasonal

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17