Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $21-$23 hourly
Trailside Discovery Camp is an award winning 12-week summer camp for local Alaskans ages 5-14 that offers environmental education and high adventure day programs as well as overnight trips that take campers into Alaskas wilderness. The Program Manager will create and support environmental education and outdoor recreation activities. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all Instructors at their site are properly prepared to lead fun and educational activities! In addition, they are responsible for creating and implementing new lessons and activities.
Qualifications :
- Available for the duration of our summer season
- Previous experience working with kids in a formal or informal setting
- Formal or informal experience in youth environmental education, education, environmental sciences, or a related field
- Confidence in driving a 15 passenger van with a trailer
- Current First Aid / CPR certification (we offer a course during staff training!)
- Ability to work well with other managers, instructors of all ages, and campers ages 5-14
- Skilled at time management and prioritizing tasks in order to facilitate the best experience possible for campers at all sites
- Interest in creating new programs with environmentally focused lessons, activities and games
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire to be a part of a diverse team of managers from different life backgrounds
- Self-motivated and passionate about our mission of environmental stewardship
- Proficiency at using the Google Suite, particularly Google Drive and Sheets
- Committed to reflecting the values of Trailside Discovery Camp and The Alaska Center Education Fund by working towards justice, equity, and inclusion in the world of environmental activism - this includes respecting all aspects of human diversity, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, and sexual orientation
Preferred Qualifications :
Have a valid drivers license, a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years oldPrevious management or leadership experienceSkilled at high adventures such as mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, archery, and / or canoeingPursuing or already have a degree in environmental science, education, or related fieldKnowledge of Alaskan ecology and local environmental topicsEssential Functions :
Communicating closely with Specialist Instructors, Instructors and Assistant Instructors about programming every dayCommunicating with Site Manager, Logistics Manager, and Camp Director about daily camp functionsKeeping supply bins stocked for Instructors daily with the items needed to successfully run activitiesMaintaining program binders and keeping program bins well-organizedConducting weekly supply runs to stores, the office, and the warehouseLeading a minimum of two involved lessons or activities per week for camp groupsPlanning and editing Week at a Glances (WAGS) which lay out weekly activities for every group of campersWorking with other Program Managers to improve environmental education and high adventure program binders that include lessons, activities and gamesManaging camper behavior when Instructors need supportAttending mandatory staff training and meetings throughout the summerOther Job Responsibilities :
Program
Reflecting the values of Trailside Discovery Camp and The Alaska Center by demonstrating environmental stewardship.Upholding Alaska Center Education Fund and Trailside Discovery Camp mission and cultural values by exhibiting cross cultural competencyMaintaining the standards of the American Camping AssociationWorking with all Trailside staff to provide high quality education experiences to all Trailside Discovery Camp participantsCommunicating via Slack with other Program Managers across sites to build program bindersPreparing lesson plans and implementing environmental and adventure education programs and activitiesSupervising participants and staff and ensuring the safety of all staff and campersHelping to moderate all staff meetingsCoordinating with the Logistics Manager, Site Manager, and Camp Director for the implementation of logistical plans and transportation schedulesMaintaining and overseeing the use of supplies and program equipmentChildcare
Recognizing and appropriately responding to hazards and emergenciesMaintaining American Camping Association standards for instructor to camper ratiosEncouraging the personal and social development of childrenWorking with staff to provide appropriate behavior modification to campersModerating concerns between campers, parents and staffRecords
Reviewing WAGs with Instructors and ensuring Instructors fill out their Daily Schedules for morning check-insMaintaining accurate recordsAssisting the Camp Director with registration as neededUsing CampBrain to record camper check-ins and check-outsProtecting the confidentiality of the participant and staff recordsSupervision and Support
The Program Manager reports to the Site ManagerThis position supports Behavior Specialists, Instructors, and Assistant InstructorsAttendance
Attending prep-week for staff trainingLeading parts of staff trainingLeading some staff meetingsCompleting the entire length of the summer as agreed upon in contractCompensation : See our wage schedule based on education and experience.