Camp Program Director

Overview

NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL

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.

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.

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

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.

• Supervisory techniques and practices
• Recreation, social, and outdoor adventure programs
• Basic first aid and safety practices

• 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.

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.

• Pass physical and criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Note: The City of Sacramento communicates with applicants primarily via e-mail. Verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including spam/junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the  applicant inbox.

• Application:
  All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline.
• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be considered incomplete and disqualified if they do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week).
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for minimum qualifications.
• Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and…