PALS Programs · 17 hours ago
Program Administrator (Director)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutivePALS Programs provides inclusive camp experiences for individuals with Down syndrome and their peers. The Program Administrator oversees the execution of programs by supporting and guiding volunteer leaders while managing human resources and strategic operations.
CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial Impact
Hiring Manager
Jenni Newbury Ross
Responsibilities
Live on-site for the entire duration of your program (9 days)
Lead pre-camp trainings with all relevant Lead and Peer volunteers
Ensure all policies and procedures, including standards of the American Camp Association (ACA) and state and local requirements, are met and adhered to by staff and participants. Respond to all critical incidents and act swiftly in any emergency situation in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, including ACA standards
Oversee the daily operation of the summer overnight camp, including program, food service, business, participant and staff supervision, and health care
Oversee and monitor all risk management, crisis, healthcare, and emergency procedures. Ensure all staff are well-trained and informed of all policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to, inclement weather, outdoor risks, lost participant procedures, fire, medical procedures, strangers on-site, etc
Maintain communications with University Contact, PALS Program Manager, on-call PALS staff members, and parents where appropriate throughout the week of camp
Facilitate evaluations of camp program and volunteer leaders
Ensure that all records, materials, and equipment are accounted for and securely stored at the end of the week
Other duties as assigned by PALS staff related to the success of the summer camp program
Qualification
Required
Have at least two prior seasons of administrative or supervisory experience in an organized camp (approximately 24 weeks)
Commitment to living out the PALS Promise and living by the PALS values to be welcoming, genuine, passionate, supportive, and fun
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with individuals with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities is helpful but not required
The ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and supervision to a volunteer staff team of up to 30 people
This position requires listening to others, observing others' actions and taking corrective actions when necessary, reading text and information, and comprehending instructions and manuals. It also requires the ability to move throughout the campus, on and off transportation, and around off-campus trip sites in various environmental conditions
Complete 6 hours of virtual training as well as CPR/First Aid training
Ability to cultivate individual and collaborative relationships while preserving the professional boundaries necessary to create and maintain effective relationships
Benefits
The cost of travel to programs will be covered according to PALS’ staff travel policies.
Company
PALS Programs
PALS Programs creates inclusive, week-long, summer camp experiences for young people with Down syndrome and their peers.
Founded in 2004
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jenni Newbury Ross
Founder & Director
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