Camp Boss Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Camp Boss includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Performs maintenance and repairs on camp facilities including plumbing, painting, carpentry, cleaning, and electrical duties.
Employs and supervises staff.
Plans menus, prepares food supply orders, and stores food.
Makes arrangements for disposal of garbage.
Assumes responsibility for checking in and out camp grounds and non-camp groups and maintenance of records.
Inspects all facilities and collects breakage fees.
Supervises and orients camp counselors.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining standard first aid supplies.
Maintains required health records to ensure proper payment of accident claims resulting from camp participation.
Maintains liaison with medical doctors in the area.
Assumes responsibility for weekly camp attendance summary, program evaluation, counselor evaluation, and other required reports.
Assumes responsibility for collecting camp fees, depositing money in the bank, and keeping accurate financial records.
Assumes responsibility for security of camp facilities and camp personnel.
Assumes responsibility for inventory and ordering of recreational equipment and supplies.
Maintains liaison with forest service personnel.
Aids in the evaluation of camp programs and personnel.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Camp Boss duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Camp Boss roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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