Description:
The General Manager will oversee all aspects of the field center and holiday camp:
- Overall management of:
- children’s courses and camps
- maintaining and improving the quality and relevance of educational courses
- maintenance of grounds and facilities
- Fostering a community that inspires a love of nature and personal growth in children
The role offers a meaningful opportunity for those passionate about environmental education, leadership, and service .
Key Responsibilities
Ideally applicants should be able to oversee the diverse range of responsibilities listed below. Alternatively, the role can be divided between more than one manager.
- Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth functioning of camps, courses, and property. Manage staff including guides, counsellors, admin, marketing and maintenance teams.
- Oversight of Financial & Administrative Management: Ensure business and financial records updated in real time, manage budgets, and ensure compliance for accountants.
Requirements:
Applicants should fulfil at least 18 of the following criteria, including:
? Is passionate about helping children reach their potential
? Is passionate about developing a love for nature in others
? Is a compassionate people’s person
? Is an excellent and inspirational teacher
? Has a “can do” attitude to life
? Has excellent knowledge on life and environmental sciences
? Has a scientific degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
? Is an expert in either animal husbandry/horticulture/agroecology
? Has a track record of strong managerial and leadership skills
? Has extensive experience in managing children’s camps, adventures and/or outdoor excursions
? Has more than 5 years management experience
? Has been a Happy Acres camper and counsellor
? Competent in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
? Is able to prioritize numerous challenging tasks
? Is able to handle pressure and remain calm while faced with competing demands
? Is musical and is able to sing
? Is a sporty person and is cur