REMINDER

BLACK POINT BEACH CLUB
Board of Governors Policy for the Recreation Program

MISSION STATEMENT

The goal of the Recreation Program is to afford Black Point Beach Club members and their guests the opportunity to take advantage of a reasonably priced summer recreation program providing outdoor and indoor activities for children ages three through twelve. The Recreation Program provides the children of this Association the opportunity of forming friendships and learning basic water safety skills in a safe and caring environment.

MANAGEMENT

1. The Black Point Beach Club Recreation Program will be run by a director and an assistant director to be appointed by the Association Manager.

2. Applications for the next season shall be given to counselors at their performance evaluations. Applications also shall be made available on the Black Point website. All applications must be received by the recreation director by January 10th.

3. According to state statutes counselors must be fourteen years of age in order to earn wages. They must be fourteen years old by the first day of the program. Volunteer counselors in training (CIT) must be thirteen years of age by the first day of the program.

4. The curriculum for the program shall be designed by the recreation directors. The curriculum should reflect weekly activities that are age appropriate for each group. The curriculum and suggested Friday activities should be presented to the Association Manager for review and approval.

5. Counselors shall be responsible for the implementation of the program that is designed by the directors.

6. All decisions regarding the hiring and promotion of employees shall be made on the basis of performance and potential. At the beginning of the season, each employee will receive a job description and job objectives. Following every Club season, each employee shall be evaluated regarding all aspects of his/her performance by the individual’s supervisors. The written evaluation shall be discussed with the employee and signed by both persons. Copies of all evaluations shall be placed in an employee file and kept by the Association Manager.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. The program shall operate from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Monday through Thursday of each week. The hours for directors and counselors will be from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and then the designated hours for swimming lessons. Counselors will be paid for all hours worked, including extra activities. Fridays will have special activities available to campers.

2. The program shall run for seven weeks. The Association Manager shall establish the starting and closing date of the program. Club will not be held on the 4th of July.

3. Children are not allowed into the Clubhouse before 9:25 am. After this time, children are to check in with their counselor for attendance. Until a child has reported to his/her counselor, the Recreation Program is not responsible for the child.

4. Annual recreation budget shall be prepared and presented to the board by the directors and Association Manager at the beginning of the season.

5. The directors will provide the Association Manager with a weekly tally sheet including the number of campers. This number should reflect seasonal, weekly and daily categories. The directors will provide a weekly accounting of expenses.