Day Camp Director (Temporary - Summer Employment)
Government Jobs, Pasadena, California, United States, 91106
Day Camp Director (Summer)
This is a temporary seasonal job to support the Summer Recreation Day Camp Program. When the school year comes to an end, the City of Pasadena offers traditional Summer Day Camps, Enrichment Camps, Outdoor Neighborhood Park Camps, and a unique Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp. The Traditional Summer Day Camps offer youth opportunities to get involved in group games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, computers, science, and music. These camps include Victory Park Camp, Villa Parke Camp, and Robinson Park Camp. All camps facilitate an array of activities, including science, art, sports, fitness, and dance. The Outdoor Neighborhood Park Camps give campers an opportunity to enjoy arts & crafts, physical fitness games and challenges, dance, and enrichment activities. The Arroyo Seco Adventures Camp offers participants an opportunity to learn about our local, natural resources in a fun and exciting way. This outdoor camp pairs environmental education with traditional camp activities. Participants go on nature led walks learning about conservation of environmental resources, native plants and local wildlife. Youth participate in archery, horseback riding and hiking, and practice their gardening and survival skills. The Day Camp Director (Summer) under general supervision, assists in the planning and delivery of recreation programs and activities to the community at recreation sites and centers and neighborhood parks. The ideal candidate will possess recent experience in supervising day camp programs, coordinating the implementation of recreation activities for youth participants in a group setting, and supervising staff. For the Arroyo Seco Adventures Camp, the ideal candidate will possess recent experience in an organized outdoor education/adventure program focusing on programs and activities in outdoor education, outdoor adventures, eco systems, environment, wildlife habitats, and native/invasive plants. A background in biology and/or earth sciences is also ideal. Work schedule: The Day Camp Director is a temporary assignment for up to eight weeks depending on program needs. Work hours vary up to 20-40 hours per week depending on assignment. Summer Day Camp staff must be available to work beginning Monday, June 8, 2026, through Friday, July 31, 2026. Dates subject to change depending on program need. Core competencies: The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position. Customer Focus
attends to the needs and expectation of customers. Handling Conflict
manages interpersonally strained situations. Leadership
guides and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal. Managing Performance
ensures superior individual and group performance. Oral Communication
engages effectively in dialogue. Professional & Technical Expertise
knowledge in organized public recreation programs and organization; equipment and supplies used for recreation activities; record keeping procedures. For Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp, knowledge in organized recreation programs in outdoor education, outdoor adventures, eco systems, environment, wildlife habitats, and native/invasive plants. Safety Focus
shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. Self-Management
shows personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. Writing
communicates effectively in writing. Minimum qualifications: Three years of full-time recent experience
in implementing a variety of community recreation programs and activities is required. A Class C California Driver's License
is required at the time of appointment. Desired qualifications: Experience working with youth with disabilities and other special needs is preferred. Candidates are required to successfully complete a medical examination including drug screen and a criminal background live scan screen consistent with state and federal law. A Class C California Driver's License is also required at time of appointment. Physical strength and agility to lift up to 50 lbs., bend in all directions, squeeze with arms and hands, pull and lower up to 50 lbs.
This is a temporary seasonal job to support the Summer Recreation Day Camp Program. When the school year comes to an end, the City of Pasadena offers traditional Summer Day Camps, Enrichment Camps, Outdoor Neighborhood Park Camps, and a unique Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp. The Traditional Summer Day Camps offer youth opportunities to get involved in group games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, computers, science, and music. These camps include Victory Park Camp, Villa Parke Camp, and Robinson Park Camp. All camps facilitate an array of activities, including science, art, sports, fitness, and dance. The Outdoor Neighborhood Park Camps give campers an opportunity to enjoy arts & crafts, physical fitness games and challenges, dance, and enrichment activities. The Arroyo Seco Adventures Camp offers participants an opportunity to learn about our local, natural resources in a fun and exciting way. This outdoor camp pairs environmental education with traditional camp activities. Participants go on nature led walks learning about conservation of environmental resources, native plants and local wildlife. Youth participate in archery, horseback riding and hiking, and practice their gardening and survival skills. The Day Camp Director (Summer) under general supervision, assists in the planning and delivery of recreation programs and activities to the community at recreation sites and centers and neighborhood parks. The ideal candidate will possess recent experience in supervising day camp programs, coordinating the implementation of recreation activities for youth participants in a group setting, and supervising staff. For the Arroyo Seco Adventures Camp, the ideal candidate will possess recent experience in an organized outdoor education/adventure program focusing on programs and activities in outdoor education, outdoor adventures, eco systems, environment, wildlife habitats, and native/invasive plants. A background in biology and/or earth sciences is also ideal. Work schedule: The Day Camp Director is a temporary assignment for up to eight weeks depending on program needs. Work hours vary up to 20-40 hours per week depending on assignment. Summer Day Camp staff must be available to work beginning Monday, June 8, 2026, through Friday, July 31, 2026. Dates subject to change depending on program need. Core competencies: The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position. Customer Focus
attends to the needs and expectation of customers. Handling Conflict
manages interpersonally strained situations. Leadership
guides and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal. Managing Performance
ensures superior individual and group performance. Oral Communication
engages effectively in dialogue. Professional & Technical Expertise
knowledge in organized public recreation programs and organization; equipment and supplies used for recreation activities; record keeping procedures. For Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp, knowledge in organized recreation programs in outdoor education, outdoor adventures, eco systems, environment, wildlife habitats, and native/invasive plants. Safety Focus
shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. Self-Management
shows personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. Writing
communicates effectively in writing. Minimum qualifications: Three years of full-time recent experience
in implementing a variety of community recreation programs and activities is required. A Class C California Driver's License
is required at the time of appointment. Desired qualifications: Experience working with youth with disabilities and other special needs is preferred. Candidates are required to successfully complete a medical examination including drug screen and a criminal background live scan screen consistent with state and federal law. A Class C California Driver's License is also required at time of appointment. Physical strength and agility to lift up to 50 lbs., bend in all directions, squeeze with arms and hands, pull and lower up to 50 lbs.