PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Year- From August through May, the Program Manager supports the Outdoor Education program through:

• Providing sound leadership, training, and supervision of the OE program and seasonal instructors. 
• Producing schedules for staff and school groups & monthly staff calendars reflecting program needs
• Serving as a liaison between teachers, instructors, and other administrators while school groups are on site. 
• Taking the lead on the inspection, facilitation, training, and some maintenance of high challenge course.
• Organizing the summer camp promotional campaign through the winter with the Guest Services Director.
• Assisting other administrators in the planning and execution of specialty weekend events and programs.
• Creating and updating curriculum and program procedures with the Camping Services Director.

Summer- From late May through the end of Summer Camp, the Program Manager supports the Summer Camp program through: 

• Facilitation of the day-to-day efforts of summer camp.
• Assisting in the coordination of the Teen Adventure Programs
• Providing sound leadership, and supervision for activity heads and Specialty Program Coordinator. 
• Creation of daily and weekly program schedules for the various camper units.
• Assure all program areas have the proper staff, supplies, and resources. 

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating OE Instructors and Summer Camp Staff.
• Assist in design, implementation, and evaluation of outdoor ed, spiritual retreats, and other programs.
• Promotion and development of both the outdoor education and summer camp programs.
• Serve as a program facilitator and provide logistical support for staff and groups during busy times.
• Serve as an on-duty administrator during occasional nights and weekends.

Full job description found at https://ondessonk.com/home/employment/program-manager/