Day Camp Director (Temporary - Summer Employment)

Salary: $23.68 - $29.57 Hourly
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full Time & Part Time
Job Number: 24-139
Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Opening Date: 01/25/2024
THIS IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL JOB TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER RECREATION DAY CAMP PROGRAM.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Day Camp Director is a temporary assignment for up to eight weeks depending on program needs. Work hours vary up to 40 hours per week depending on assignment. Summer Day Camp staff must be available to work beginning Monday, June 3, 2024, through Friday, August 2, 2024.
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 SummerDay Campsoffer 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 for all interests, 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 lead 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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
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.
Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the

• Supervises Day Camp and/or outdoor education programs at an assigned site.
• Plans, promotes, organizes, schedules, and supervises all recreational activities on site.
• Inventories and orders recreation and instructional equipment and supplies.
• Organizes and conducts special activities and/or events.
• Provides daily inspection of park or site grounds for care and upkeep.
• Handles emergency situations arising at the site including injuries, serious illness, and/or accidents; enforces safety procedures for participants and staff.
• Maintains records and submits reports in a timely manner (attendance reports, progress reports, weekly summary reports, timecards, incident reports, accident reports, program planning proposals and evaluations).
• Understands and coordinates the inclusion of children with disabilities.
• Addresses parent, guardian, or participant concerns.
• Supervises camp staff and participants during field trips.

Qualification Guidelines
CORE COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• 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.
• Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Managing Performance - Ensuring superior individual and group performance.
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing.
• Handling Conflict - Managing interpersonally strained situations.
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Leadership - Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal.
• Safety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Three years of full-time recent experience in implementing a variety of community recreation programs and activities is required.
• Experience working with youth with disabilities and other special needs is preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, interview panel, and department-level interviews.
VACANCY INFORMATION
Summer vacancies occurring in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department may be filled as a result of this examination process.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one year probationary period; however, the current positions are temporary summer assignments.
Special Requirements
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.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPER (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
01
Mark the box that best describes your full-time years of experience in implementing community recreation programs and supervising staff and volunteers. (Qualifications, including work hours per week, must be clearly noted on application under work experience).

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year, but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years, but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) or more years

02
Briefly describe your experience supervising youth and staff, scheduling programs and activities, and facilitating recreation activities in an organized recreation program or similar setting.
03
Please select the summer program that you are most qualified and interested to work?

• Traditional Summer Day Camp Program (Arts & crafts, sports, field trips, organized group games, etc.)
• Outdoor Education Adventures Camp (Guided hikes, eco-systems activities, gardening, earth sciences, archery, horseback riding, etc.)

04
In 200 words or less, list your qualifications (specialized knowledge and experience) for the program you selected in the previous question.
Required Question