Camp Manager: Outdoor Education & Specialty Camps

CAMP MANAGER: OUTDOOR EDUCATION & SPECIALTY CAMPS (Community Services Specialist IV)

Wage: $18.73/hour

Status: Temporary part-time (no benefits, paid for all hours worked)

Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or have education equivalent to completion of high school.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Camp Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their assigned camp, including (but not limited to):

• Travel weekly to each assigned camp to conduct check-ins with all staff, volunteers, and participant parents
• Provide support to camp staff and volunteers as needed
• Preparing staff and camp schedules
• Managing camper rosters
• Inventorying, shopping for, and replenishing food, camp equipment, and supplies at each camp location
• Work alongside local vendors to arrange quality programs and activities
  
  

Programs Camp Manager Oversees

• Camp Putah (Day camp with one overnight a week, in Davis)
• Trekkers (Overnight camping trips, across the state)
• Backyard Adventures (Day camp, in Davis)
• Summer Sampler (Day camp, in Davis)
• Horse Camp (Vendor led, in Davis)
• Other Recreation vendor programs
  
  

Camp Volunteer Responsibilities

The Camp Manager is responsible for the Outdoor Education Volunteers. The Camp Manager will advertise the volunteer program, interview candidates, work with the Volunteer Coordinator to collect and oversee volunteer paperwork, train volunteers, and supervise and support volunteers throughout the duration of summer.

Timeline Of Job

The Camp Manager will work approximately 10-15 hours per week during the months of March – mid-May. These hours are flexible. The Camp Manager will work 30-40 hours per week from mid-May through early September. Summer Camps begin June 15 and run through August 21.

Monday – Friday

Typical work hours during the Summer Camp season:

• 7:00am as needed to support Senior Leaders
• 7:30-8:00am (sometimes 9:00am) to 3:00/4:00pm
• Camp Putah operates overnight from Thursday at 8:00am to Friday at 12:00pm. The Camp Manager will often work on Thursday evenings until 7:00 – 9:00pm (not every week) and will adjust their schedule to accommodate for these late nights.
• Occasional support on Sundays for Trekkers program ‘prep’ day. Not needed in office but available if Trekkers staff need assistance over the phone or in person.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with administrative and camp staff for all camp logistics
• Conduct staff and volunteer evaluations with Program Coordinator
• Supervise staff and volunteers
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe and in good operation
• Communicate with camper parents regarding camp details and logistics
• Maintain accurate and detailed financial records and work within a budget
• Possibly tow canoes in city vehicle for camp activities
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and have own vehicle (mileage for travel will be reimbursed)
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR before the start of programs
• Experience overseeing large youth program groups
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers
• Knowledge of summer camp programs, camping, outdoor excursions, and outdoor recreation skills
• Knowledge of best practices in youth development, including behavior management and positive role modeling
• Ability to demonstrate strong skills in leadership and team building
• Ability to provide strong internal and external customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, camp staff, and other City employees
• Ability to display good judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to complete a list of other required online trainings prior to the start of the program, including but not limited to: Concussion Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
  
  

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Staff should be prepared to work outdoors, in various environmental conditions each week. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations. Work is done both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, often over 100 degrees, sun, noise, dust, pollens and slip hazards when near water. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid.

To Apply: A City of Davis online employment application must be submitted to be considered for these positions; paper applications will not be accepted. To apply, please go online at www.cityofdavis.org.

Position deadline March 31, 2026, or open until filled.

Status/Selection Process: Temporary part time, no benefits. Applicants will be screened according to experience relevant to this position.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants will be notified via email.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Davis encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability or sexual preference.

NOTES

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and the provisions are subject to change. According to the Federal Reform and Control Act, the City of Davis is required to hire only U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

If you require accommodation during any phase of this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources office at (530)757-5644 or TDD (530)757-5666.

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