Seasonal Camp Manager (R&R)

Job Description

Job Description

Be Part of our Circle

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in the seasonal roles of R&R Camp Manager.

The Camp Manager roles will provide a quality experience for individuals with developmental disabilities (13 years and up) at a residential camping facility for two weekends a month.

Assistant Camp Manager ($575/weekend) - assists in the implementation of leisure opportunities (e.g. team and individual sports, small and large group games, arts and crafts); the supervision of staff and participants, as well as providing direct support (i.e. dressing, showering, toileting, eating, transferring, and communication) to participants and other duties when needed. Weekend activities are designed to focus around the individuals’ personal goals and individualized support plan.

Camp Manager ($625/weekend) - In addition to the duties of the Assistant Camp Manager, the role will involve managing support staff by assisting with problem solving, conflict resolution, communication with parents, and maintaining a clean and positive atmosphere when the Coordinator is not present.

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.

We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.

• Opportunities to learn and grow – and of course, have FUN!
• We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
• We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent (some college course work in special education, social work, occupational or recreation therapy, health and/or human services is helpful)
• Three or more years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or related camping experience
• Reliable vehicle, with valid driver's license and auto insurance

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to be flexible and calm in changing environments/plans and accept direction/corrections well.
• CPR/FA certification (provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost)

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 500+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

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