Summer Camp Manager I
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation
Summer Camp Manager I Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary:
$17.50 Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this
classification is to plan, organize and administer the City
Recreational Summer Camp under direction of facility manager;
managing camp program operations, administration, facilities, and
recreational programs for campers; performing related work as
required. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation
of a City Recreational Summer Camp at the campsite, including
directing the food service, maintenance, recreation,
administration, and medical services. For seven weeks, the Camp
Director works at the campsite during operations. During camp, the
Camp Director has oversight of all camp operations and uses broad
discretion to makes judgments and decisions in collaboration with
facility manager within the overall policy guidelines established
by the department. Responsibilities Essential Duties &
Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this
position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
May perform other duties as assigned. Work Delegation: • Assists in
the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies,
and procedures for a Summer Camp; • Plans, organizes and directs,
through subordinate supervisors, the operation of the camp
administrative, recreation programs, food service, maintenance and
medical care functions; • Ensures compliance of camp facilities and
activities to pertinent codes, regulations and guidelines; monitors
staff, evaluates their impact and implements policy and procedure
improvements; • Prepares or reviews and maintains a wide variety of
written reports and records, including reports on camp
registration, personnel records, periodic progress reports on camp
activities, accident reports. • Assists in the development of
policy and implements procedures to ensure the health and safety of
campers and camp staff, sanitary and safe facilities, and camp
security; and performs related work as assigned. Knowledge, Skills
& Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge,
skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It
is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices
of camp recreation program planning, development and
implementation; including American Camping Association standards; •
Principles and methods of camp planning and design, recreational
programs, camp operations • Techniques of supervision including
planning, assigning and monitoring work and of evaluation of
assigned staff; • Administrative principles and methods, including
goal setting, program development and implementation; • Applicable
laws and regulations; codes, ordinances, and guidelines pertaining
to the work; • Computer applications and software used to track
camp usage with standard desktop applications such as Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Excel, camp-tracking databases, and related
software programs and systems; • Safe work methods and safety
regulations pertaining to the work. Ability to: • Plan, organize,
assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; •
Supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their
training and professional development; • Establish and maintain
effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of the work; • Communicate courteously and effectively with other
camp staff members and relate well with campers in all age groups
and the public; • Identify camp recreational and operational needs
and recommend alternatives or enhancements; • Exercise sound
independent judgment within general established guidelines; •
Prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written
correspondence; and Represent the City effectively in meetings with
community groups, businesses, and the public Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications – Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university with major course work in
recreation, physical education, business or public administration
or a closely related field; • Four (4) years of progressively
responsible experience in recreation or camp programs, which
includes at least two (2) years at a supervisory level. •
Additional recreation or camp experience may be substituted on a
year- for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the education
requirement. Licensures and Certifications • Must be able to travel
to various locations within the City of Atlanta and to the camps to
meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities.
When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to
maintain a valid Georgia driver's license as well as a satisfactory
driving record. • CPR and first aid certification required at start
of the summer season. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are
requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental
conditions associated with job. Additional Information: • City of
Atlanta required training: June 1st – June 5th, 2026. • Summer
staff will be required to work an 8-hour shift Monday – Friday from
June 8th – July 24th, 2026; hours are 7:30 am – 6:00 pm - Vacation
requests during this time will not be approved. • All summer staff
must be actively involved with campers during swim times and wear a
bathing suit (one-piece for females, swimming trunks with lining
for males). Staff is not required to know how to swim or teach swim
lessons. DPR2026
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