Camp Director (Ages 18)

SupportFinity™; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fremont is seeking a Camp Director to lead general and specialty camps, overseeing planning and implementation of camp programming and activities.

The role requires coordinating daily operations, supervising staff and volunteers, handling inquiries from parents, and ensuring safety and excellent program delivery across sites in Fremont. CPR/First Aid certification is required, with training provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with recreation-related experience; or two years leading a recreation program.
• Possession of a Class C California Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Experience planning camp activities for school-age children in varied settings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors in changing climates.
• Physically able to load/unload and carry supplies up to 25 lbs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to requisition supplies within City guidelines.
• Maintain positive relations with coworkers and provide feedback to parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily and weekly activities.
• Develop, schedule and supervise part-time staff and CITs.
• Handle parent and community inquiries.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings.
• Procure supplies as required.
• Prepare flyers and calendars.
• Transport supplies to various locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Camp planning

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Outdoor/indoor adaptability

Physical ability

Purchasing / supplies

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

The Camp Director is primarily responsible for general and/or specialty camps. The Camp Director is responsible for all aspects of camp planning and implementation of camp programming.

Job Description

The Camp Director is primarily responsible for general and/or specialty camps. The Camp Director is responsible for all aspects of camp planning and implementation of camp programming.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (This is a general description of duties and is not all-inclusive)

• Plan and implement daily and weekly activities
• Develop, schedule and supervise part-time staff and "Counselors in Training"
• Handling parent and community inquiries
• Conducting weekly staff meetings
• Requisite and purchase supplies
• Preparing flyers and calendars
• Transport supplies to various locations
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

General supervision is provided by a coordinator or Recreation Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and one year experience in a recreation related field (or equivalent) or two years working experience as a leader in a recreation program or similar work experience (one year equals two full summers of program); preferable with school age children
• Possession of Class "C" California Driver's License and a good driving record (3 year, no points) from DMV
• Must have experience planning camp activities for school age children in a variety of settings (after school, child care and classroom experience may be substituted)
• Must have strong organizational skills and work independently and reliably complete tasks
• Must be able to work in changing climates (indoors and outdoors)
• Must be physical ability to load/unload, and carry bundles of supplies up to 25 lbs.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to requisition supplies and/or purchasing program supplies within City guidelines
• Must be able to establish and maintain productive relations and positive attitudes with coworkers to provide a positive experience for children and provide feedback for parents

Requirements For Employment

• Must be able to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations or information with tact, discretion and significant awareness of confidentiality
• Must effectively communicate with adults and children from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (11166.5 PC)
• Employees are required to be certified in Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, & AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association or supervisor approved equivalent. Employees must be certified within 30 days of hire date or prior to the first day of work, whichever occurs earlier.
• Fingerprinting and TB test are required
• Must submit verification of legal right to work in the United States as a condition of employment

SELECTION PROCESS

Qualified application will be evaluated on the basis of related experience and quality of presentation.

The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview. Applicant evaluations may include a written and physical test. Satisfactory candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Placements are anticipated immediately after the list is established. Some placements may be assigned to emphasize public education as the City's needs require.

Some positions may require a health evaluation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this position, apply online by submitting a completed City application and resume through our on line application system: https://fremont.workbrightats.com/jobs/

Reasonable Accommodation: The Recreation Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

THE CITY OF FREMONT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON ANY BASIS.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

About the company

City of Fremont