Summer Camp Director
City of Orinda2 days ago
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OnsitePart-timeMid
Summary
City of Orinda is seeking a Summer Camp Director to join their Parks and Recreation Department in Orinda, CA. The role involves overseeing summer camp programs, staff, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for youth participants.
About the Role
As the Summer Camp Director, you will collaborate with the Recreation Coordinator to develop and facilitate summer camp programs and activities. You will oversee camp staff, assist in hiring and training, lead weekly debriefs, and act as a liaison between families and the Parks and Recreation Department. This position requires strong communication and decision-making skills to handle various challenges and ensure the health and safety of all campers and staff.
About You
Required:
- Must have completed at least eleventh (11) grade by the start of camp and be seventeen (17) years of age or older by the start of camp.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED training and/or certification are required prior to the first day of camp.
Preferred:
- College-level coursework in Recreation, Sports, Administration, Human Development, Education or related field.
- Experience teaching and/or working with children and youth age twelve (12) and under.
Benefits
- Paid training on May 30, 2026.
- Opportunity for part-time employment during the school year.
City of Orinda
The City of Orinda is located in southwest Contra Costa County, within 20 minutes of downtown San Francisco. Orinda incorporated as a City in 1985, after more than 100 years of gradual development, and the City has a reputation as a well-managed and stable municipal government. As a relatively new city, with a population of 17,600 and an annual operating budget of $13.5 million, Orinda employees exemplify the CIty of Orinda Mission Statement: "Orinda strives to provide excellent service in a fiscally responsible manner and to promote a safe, healthy and vibrant community."
Orinda, CA