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Manager, Camp Potlatch
Camp Potlatch

START DATE: 

ASAP

REPORTS TO:

Director of Camp and Facilities

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Camp and Facilities, the Camp Potlatch Manager will act as a key member of the leadership team at Camp, including the supervision of the two Camp Coordinators (Summer Camp and Outdoor Centre). This position will fulfill a wide range of duties relating to Camp programs, facilities, administration, budget development, marketing & promotion, and human resources. The Manager position involves overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the site and program delivery year-round. The Manager will have a dedicated workspace in Vancouver and will be based at Camp Potlatch from May to October while programs are being delivered.

ABOUT CAMP POTLATCH

Camp Potlatch, a wilderness Summer Camp and Outdoor Centre located on 133 acres along the picturesque shores of Howe Sound, is operated by BGC South Coast BC, which provides a wide range of social development and recreational services to children, youth, and families in the Lower Mainland. Camp Potlatch is a rustic wilderness site that provides a natural gateway into the rugged landscape of British Columbia’s South Coast. Sandy beaches and unspoiled hiking territory create an idyllic environment to work, explore and play! Even though it is less than an hour from Vancouver, the camp is truly isolated in pristine wilderness and is only accessible by boat. Wildlife sightings include – but are not limited to – whales, seals, porpoises, bears, and bald eagles! Adventure starts here!

Job Duties

Working closely with the Director of Camp and Facilities, the Manager:

  • Oversees the day-to-day functioning of Summer Camp, including the supervision of approximately 50 staff and 135 campers on site during each session in collaboration with the Summer Camp Coordinator.
  • Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Outdoor Centre in collaboration with the Outdoor Centre Coordinator.
  • Ensures that Camp Potlatch operates with the highest degree of health and safety standards for camper care, program delivery, food services, facility maintenance, and health/medical services.
  • Ensures that BGC’s program standards, guidelines, and policies are followed, and that the programs align with BGC’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
  • Ensures that all facilities, equipment, and programs are managed in accordance with BGC expectations, BC Camping Association standards, and legislative requirements.
  • Oversees all aspects of Camp programs, including multi-day, land and water-based off-site out-trips and Outdoor Centre programs.
  • Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of staff and volunteers.
  • Participates in budget development and is responsible for financial monitoring and tracking.
  • Working closely with the Registrar’s Office and BGC’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator, develops Camp marketing and promotion materials and strategy, including registration materials.
  • Oversees kitchen functions at Camp, including supervision of the Cook.
  • Manages all health-related concerns of campers and staff including supervision of the Camp Nurse.
  • Assists the Director with overall camp facility management, including supervision of the Camp Caretaker.
  • Assists in overall Camp and Outdoor Centre program development, planning and evaluation.

Requirements

Working closely with the Director of Camp and Facilities, the Manager:

  • Oversees the day-to-day functioning of Summer Camp, including the supervision of approximately 50 staff and 135 campers on site during each session in collaboration with the Summer Camp Coordinator.
  • Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Outdoor Centre in collaboration with the Outdoor Centre Coordinator.
  • Ensures that Camp Potlatch operates with the highest degree of health and safety standards for camper care, program delivery, food services, facility maintenance, and health/medical services.
  • Ensures that BGC’s program standards, guidelines, and policies are followed, and that the programs align with BGC’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
  • Ensures that all facilities, equipment, and programs are managed in accordance with BGC expectations, BC Camping Association standards, and legislative requirements.
  • Oversees all aspects of Camp programs, including multi-day, land and water-based off-site out-trips and Outdoor Centre programs.
  • Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of staff and volunteers.
  • Participates in budget development and is responsible for financial monitoring and tracking.
  • Working closely with the Registrar’s Office and BGC’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator, develops Camp marketing and promotion materials and strategy, including registration materials.
  • Oversees kitchen functions at Camp, including supervision of the Cook.
  • Manages all health-related concerns of campers and staff including supervision of the Camp Nurse.
  • Assists the Director with overall camp facility management, including supervision of the Camp Caretaker.
  • Assists in overall Camp and Outdoor Centre program development, planning and evaluation.

Notes

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) salary position ($64,350 start), with group benefits at six months, pension after one year, three weeks paid vacation leave in first year, one week Post Season Leave, paid sick and personal leave, paid birthday off and up to 5 days statutory holiday substitution days per year to celebrate/recognize religious, cultural, and/or personal days that are important to the employee where those days are not currently recognized as statutory holidays in BC/Canada).

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.

Thanks in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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For employees, participants, volunteers, donors, and the community, we demonstrate that commitment through:

  • Recruitment, employment, development, and promotion practices that are barrier free
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