Camp PineTree Manager

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

Under the supervision of full-time Recreation personnel, a Camp Pine Tree Manager plans, facilitates, and oversees the daily operations of a summer day camp for ages 6-11. The position works with 15-20 camp staff to offer a quality program. The Camp Pine Tree Manager(s) must further the Greenbelt Recreation Department’s summer camp mission through their personal conduct, attitude, and leadership, setting the standard for the entire camp.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in pre-summer camp planning and organization.
• Participate in the hiring of camp counselors and specialists.
• Manage camp interns (interviewing, hiring, scheduling, supervising, evaluating).
• Structure and coordinate pre-summer and ongoing training for camp staff.
• Supervise and mentor roughly 15-20 camp counselors and specialists.
• Manage daily operations of day camp serving roughly 100 campers.
• Promote staff unity and monitor staff morale.
• Prepare necessary rosters and sign in and sign out sheets.
• Modify the daily schedule as necessary.
• Ensure proper camper behavior through the summer camp 3 R’s policy and address any behavior concerns.
• Work with inclusion staff when campers require additional support.
• Maintain open line of communication between the camp and camper parents regarding camp activities, behavior issues, and other pertinent topics.
• Communicate daily with full-time Recreation personnel.
• Assign staff for after care, and substitutions.
• Ensure proper usage of supplies, facilities, and equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation of all first aid, incident, and accident occurrences.
• Maintain a positive, pro‑active demeanor.
• Complete mid‑season and end of summer evaluations of camp counselors and specialists.

Computer General Office Equipment

21 years or older.

Current First Aid and CPR Certification required.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Must be available for entire camp season (Monday-Friday, June 15 - August 14, 2026).

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Knowledge of behavior management strategies for children ages 6-11.

All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.

Program planning and organization
Program management
Time management
Written and verbal communication
The use of software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
Dropbox;
Zoom;
Google suite.

Ability to lead and supervise others. Ability to work with and without close supervision. Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships with colleagues, instructors, and community partners. Good listening skills and a creative, solution‑oriented mindset. Ability to provide effective one‑on‑one assistance to program participants and instructors. Steady leadership combined with adaptability. Readiness to adjust planned activities as needed based on factors such as instructor absence, inclement weather or public health conditions.

Ability to communicate promptly by email, text, and/or phone.

Work is typically performed in and around Recreation Department facilities with a biweekly trip off campus. The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.