Camp Program Director

Salary : $84.68 - $124.03 Daily

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Part Time Non-Career

Job Number : 009048-25-YPCE

Department : Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Division : Camp Sacramento

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 7 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

NON-CAREER PART TIME / SEASONAL

Employment dates for this position are from May to September 2025

DEFINITION

Under general direction leading, supervising, and participating in a wide variety of group activities; and, training and supervising subordinate staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees in this classification are non-career. Incumbents can work up to 1040 hours per year. This position is distinguished from the Camp Sacramento Supervisor in that the former is responsible for the overall management of Camp Sacramento; whereas, the Camp Program Director is responsible for the administration of camp group activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Camp Sacramento Supervisor. The Camp Program Director supervises lower level personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and / or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Lead and monitor social, recreational, and outdoor adventure programs.
• make recommendations to the Camp Sacramento Supervisor regarding the overall program.
• Supervise, evaluate staff and train lower level staff.
• Schedule work assignments and train staff.
• Inventory and obtain all equipment, supplies, and materials needed for programs and events.
• Keep accurate records and prepare basic reports and accident / incident forms.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a copy machine, telephone, computer, and computer software.
• Greet and interact positively with camp participants.
• Understand, follow, and enforce all camp policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Education :

None required.

Experience :

Six (6) months experience leading and supervising a variety of recreation programs for all age groups in a recreational or camp setting.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

For child-care position, candidates must meet qualifications in accordance with current laws and regulations.

Age :

Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment.

Assessments :

If considered for appointment, candidates must :

Training :

Transportation :

Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to the Camp Sacramento site.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements :

Work duties require the ability to exert physical effort, typically involving walking, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods of time on hard surfaces; and, lifting and carrying materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Conditions :

Employees must be able to work outside in various types of weather, terrains, and elevations; exposure to cold weather conditions.

Working Conditions :

Camp Sacramento is situated in the Eldorado National Forest located in Twin Bridges, California. Employees are required to reside at Camp Sacramento May to August, with the possibility to extend through September. Employees in this position are required to work weekend and night shifts.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week ).

3. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Hiring Interview : Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and / or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS :

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

This position does not have Benefits.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

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