Broad Function

The Summer Camp Manager reports to the Director of Education and is responsible for the effective operation, safety, and delivery of PEEC’s Day Camp and assigned year-round user groups. This position serves as the primary operational leader and public face of summer camp, promoting PEEC’s vision and mission through professional leadership, high-quality programming, and staff supervision.

Performance Measurements

• Perform duties on time and within budget
• Meet enrollment and revenue targets for all summer camp programs.
• Continuously evaluate and improve camp offerings based on feedback, safety standards, and best practices.
• Receive ‘excellent’ evaluations from over 80% of all groups individually and programmatically

Summer Camp Manager Responsibilities

Staff Management & Leadership

• Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and routine evaluation of camp staff with support and oversight from the Director of Education.
• Collect, compile, and submit camp staff schedule preferences and program coverage needs to the Director of Education to inform center-wide staff scheduling.
• Maintain primary authority for daily camp execution, daily work assignments, routine program monitoring, and immediate staff feedback during camp operations.
• Provide active, hands-on support for camp staff in program delivery, camper supervision, behavior management, and conflict resolution.

Operations & Logicstics

• Manage daily camp logistics including check-in/check-out, transportation runs, meal/dietary coordination with Dining Services, and camp supply management.
• Coordinate daily and weekly shift coverage for camp activities (including before/after care, late-night shifts, etc.) within the broader schedule established by the Director of Education.
• Plan and execute off-site trips and excursions in coordination with the Scheduling Coordinator and Director of Education.
• Maintain inventory of camp equipment and purchase supplies within approved budget parameters.

Parent Engagement & Marketing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parent communication, intake, camper accommodations, and ongoing engagement.
• Partner with the Marketing Manager and Director of Education to execute marketing campaigns, social media content, and community outreach for camp recruitment.
• Collect, analyze, and report post-camp evaluations to inform future program improvements.

Departmental Integration & Escalation

• Serve as an "on-site/on-call" manager on average 1–2 nights per week for general overnight guests and groups visiting PEEC. This host/on-call responsibility is a standard expectation across all Education Department Program Managers to ensure campus coverage, independent of specific program focus or camp responsibilities.
• Teach environmental education programs and classes as needed based on department scheduling set by the Director of Education.
• Elevate higher-level issues to the Director of Education, including major budgetary adjustments, policy or safety violations, serious parental concerns, and financial aid decisions.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated leadership in camp administration, outdoor education, or environmental programming with progressive staff management experience.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal communication skills.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, and/or Lifeguard certifications desired.