Athletics Camps Co-Director

EXPIRED

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region. At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus. The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community. Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the overall All Sports camp program and approves all daily camp activities as approved by the Assistant Athletic
Director - Communications and Marketing. The position is responsible for communicating with parents, guardians, and other camp staff during and after camp hours of operation. The CoCamp Director is responsible for the care, safety, protection, and supervision of the camp environments, staff, and participants. The planning, preparation, and organization of daily activities and site (set-up/clean-up) as well as all administrative duties of camp, is a requirement of the Co-Camp Directors.

Responsibilities

1 -
Oversees the development of the program, plans and implements all camp activities including weekly trips and special activities and/or assignments, with approval from the Assistant Athletic Director - Communications and Marketing.

2 -
Supervises and makes recommendations to the Assistant Athletic Director - Communications and Marketing regarding camp staff advancement or disciplinary action. Works closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members. Organizes and coordinates the camp staff's weekly schedules (days off, hours worked, etc.) Administers and schedules trainings, as well as regular group meetings with staff.

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region. At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus. The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community. Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the overall All Sports camp program and approves all daily camp activities as approved by the Assistant Athletic
Director - Communications and Marketing. The position is responsible for communicating with parents, guardians, and other camp staff during and after camp hours of operation. The CoCamp Director is responsible for the care, safety, protection, and supervision of the camp environments, staff, and participants. The planning, preparation, and organization of daily activities and site (set-up/clean-up) as well as all administrative duties of camp, is a requirement of the Co-Camp Directors.

Responsibilities

1 -
Oversees the development of the program, plans and implements all camp activities including weekly trips and special activities and/or assignments, with approval from the Assistant Athletic Director - Communications and Marketing.

2 -
Supervises and makes recommendations to the Assistant Athletic Director - Communications and Marketing regarding camp staff advancement or disciplinary action. Works closely, cooperatively, and amicably with all staff members. Organizes and coordinates the camp staff's weekly schedules (days off, hours worked, etc.) Administers and schedules trainings, as well as regular group meetings with staff.

3 -
Plans the weekly schedule of camp activities with staff. Assign games and activities to the camp staff. Check IDs at sign-in/signout. Be certain there is always enough camp staff at camp (1:10
ratio) with a minimum of two staff members at any one time. Arrange and assign field trip groups to staff (1:10 ratio).

4 -
Monitors and ensures appropriate participant behavior and adherence to UWG camp rules and regulations. Establishes a procedure for handling all difficulties related to health, behavior and other problems and reports incidents to the Assistant Athletic Director - Communications and Marketing. Handles emergency situations in conjunction with the Co-Camp Director and reports them to the Assistant Athletic Director of Events, Marketing, and Media Services.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School / GED

Required Experience
Must be at least 21 years of age, have worked in a camp or daycare setting for a minimum of one summer, and have at least 60 credit hours of college courses at an accredited college or
university. First Aid & CPR certification is required prior to the first day of camp.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelors Degree

Preferred Experience
Experience in planning programs, the ability to work collaboratively with others, possess excellent leadership, management, and organizational skills.

Proposed Salary

$15.00 hourly paid on a bi-weekly basis

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
First Aid / CPR Training Darkness to Light Training Must be patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled, and dependable. Outdoor Environment - Work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50

Other Information

This position will start on May 1, 2024 and will end on August 10, 2024.