Job Summary
This position will work collaboratively with and report directly to the Associate Director – Engagement, Personnel Development, and Camps. Primary duties are to develop, oversee, and administer all aspects of a summer recreation-based day camp for youth. Must stay abreast of local, regional, and national trends in youth camps. Enhance RecWell's onboarding, offboarding, and interview processes to create a smooth and positive employee experience. Responsible for creating resources like standardized rubrics, and engaging training programs to create a culture of continuous learning within the team. Participate in budget allocation and program outreach efforts. Some evening and weekend work is required.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in areas such as recreation, sport management, facility management, or related fields.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in camp management, facility/event management, operations, staff supervision.
- Can consider direct graduate experience.
- Must be American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Must show ability to establish long- and short-term operational and strategic goals consistent with the university and division's mission.
- Ability to work collaboratively with administrative, clerical, service, and student staff.
- Must show ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement employee training sessions and supervise a large student workforce.
- A successful candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, service-minded and adept at solving problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents.
- Must possess effective communication (written/oral) as well as interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, etc.).
What is helpful:
- American Red Cross Instructor certification
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
- https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
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