Camp Program Director Salary
$84.68 - $124.03 Daily Location: Sacramento, CA Job Type: Part Time Non-Career Job Number: 009048-26-YPCE Department: Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Division Camp Sacramento Opening Date: January 24, 2026 Closing Date: June 30, 2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
The Camp Program Director is responsible for the administration of camp group activities. This position is distinguished from the Camp Sacramento Supervisor, who is responsible for the overall management of Camp Sacramento.
Supervision Received and Exercised
General supervision is provided by the Camp Sacramento Supervisor. The Camp Program Director supervises lower-level personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 and Experience
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.
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.
Transportation: Successful candidates must provide their own transportation to the Camp Sacramento site.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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.
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. • 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.
Selection Procedure
Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
Application Process
Questions
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Position Details
This position does not have benefits.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.