Non-Career Part Time/Seasonal Camp Program Director
Employment dates for this position are from May 2026 to October 2026. Under general direction leading, supervising, and participating in a wide variety of group activities; and, training and supervising subordinate staff. 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. Knowledge of: Supervisory techniques and practices Recreation, social, and outdoor adventure programs. Basic first aid and safety practices. Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, and program participants. Supervise, assign, train, and evaluate subordinate staff. Organize, and lead recreation activities for varying ages, groups, and sizes. Operate standard office equipment and computer software. Interpret, explain, follow, and apply camp policies and procedures. Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. 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. Age: Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment. Assessments: If considered for appointment, candidates must: Pass physical and criminal background check. Pass a tuberculosis screening test. Training: Successful candidates must participate in a mandatory staff training that is typically conducted in late May or early June of each year. This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment. Transportation: Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to the Camp Sacramento site. 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 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.
Employment dates for this position are from May 2026 to October 2026. Under general direction leading, supervising, and participating in a wide variety of group activities; and, training and supervising subordinate staff. 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. Knowledge of: Supervisory techniques and practices Recreation, social, and outdoor adventure programs. Basic first aid and safety practices. Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, and program participants. Supervise, assign, train, and evaluate subordinate staff. Organize, and lead recreation activities for varying ages, groups, and sizes. Operate standard office equipment and computer software. Interpret, explain, follow, and apply camp policies and procedures. Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. 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. Age: Must be at least 18 years old by time of appointment. Assessments: If considered for appointment, candidates must: Pass physical and criminal background check. Pass a tuberculosis screening test. Training: Successful candidates must participate in a mandatory staff training that is typically conducted in late May or early June of each year. This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter; completion of Mandatory Reporter training is required within two weeks of employment. Transportation: Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to the Camp Sacramento site. 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 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.