Camp Sacramento Supervisor

Job Description:

Camp Sacramento Supervisor

Description

THE POSITION

Under limited supervision, the Camp Sacramento Supervisor develops, administers, markets, and supervises Camp Sacramento; assures compliance with regulations and guidelines; researches and applies for grant funding; meets and works with various organizations, boards, committees, and agencies. The Camp Sacramento Supervisor is required to reside at the Camp during camp season, May through October, and is directly responsible for all camp operations and services, including ensuring the provision of medical services and the operation of the water treatment system, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Limited supervision is provided by a Recreation Superintendent. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of non-career supervisory, maintenance, part-time, contract, or volunteer personnel during camp season. May include the direct or indirect supervision of full-time career administrative or clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements Camp Sacramento programs and services, assesses the effectiveness of services; monitors program objectives to assure compliance with appropriate County, State and administrative regulations and program guidelines.

• Through subordinate staff, plans and directs the operation of the Camp administrative, recreation, retail, food service, medical care, and maintenance functions.

• Determines facility, program, and service needs, recommends corresponding budgetary enhancements or changes, and initiates appropriate action; develops and implements marketing and public relations programs to promote the Camp.

• Assists in preparing and provides recommendations concerning the annual program budget; monitors expenditures; develops long-range funding strategies; actively researches and applies for grant funding, corporate sponsorships, and other funding sources; monitors terms and conditions of funding.

• Collaborates with various community, school, and volunteer organizations to advance programs and services; serves on advisory boards and committees, as needed; conducts research and feasibility studies; prepares reports, correspondence, and records relating to programs and services; represents the department in contacts with the public, other City departments, and various outside public and private agencies.

• Assumes responsibilities of Recreation Superintendent in Superintendent’s absence, if appropriate.

• Performs water quality tests utilizing appropriate methods and water testing equipment, troubleshoot problems and writes reports.

• Assists in opening and closing the on-site water treatment system.

• Recruits and hires personnel, supervises, trains, evaluates and disciplines assigned personnel.

• Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted during the course of work.

• Performs other or related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public parks and recreation camp program planning, organization, and administration.

• Customer service principles and practices.

• Principles and practices of budgeting and record keeping.

• Research methods, analytical and statistical methods.

• Promotional and marketing techniques.

• Principles of report writing.

• State water treatment and all applicable safety regulations and practices.

• State food service regulations.

• Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and employee discipline.

• Computers and computer applications.

• CPR and First Aid techniques.

Skill in:

• Camp program development, administration and implementation.

• Providing customer service and resolving customer complaints.

• Negotiation.

• Use of computers, computer applications, and software.

• Resolving conflict and sensitive inter-personal relationship issues.

• Marketing and securing funds from outside sources.

• Performing multiple tasks in an expeditious manner; setting and changing priorities accordingly.

• Remaining calm under stressful or emergency circumstances.

• Operation of special construction equipment such as a skip loader or box scraper.

Ability to:

• Supervise, train, evaluate and discipline subordinates.

• Reside at Camp Sacramento May through October.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Represent the department before various audiences; facilitate meetings.

• Promote and market Camp Sacramento programs and services.

• Conduct research; prepare technical reports, budgetary projections, and grant applications; maintain records.

• Monitor unit budget, and prepare applicable reports.

• Obtain and maintain required water treatment, food service and CPR/first aid certifications.

• Administer CPR/first aid.

• Serve effectively on various boards and committees.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department heads, businesses, personnel from other jurisdictions, public officials, and the general public.

• Resolve conflict and sensitive inter-personal relationship issues unique to a 24 hour/7 day week camp environment.

• Safely operate vehicles and special construction equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience : Three years of supervisory experience in providing public parks and/or recreation programs and services. Supervisory experience in a 24 hour, 7 day a week environment is desirable.

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Education : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in parks management, recreation, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.

Substitution : Additional supervisory experience in providing public parks and/or recreation programs and services may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certifications :

• ServSafe Food Service certification is required by the start of camp season, and is a condition of continued employment in this classification.

• CPR and First Aid certification is required at the beginning of camp season, and is a condition of continued employment in this classification.

• Skip or box loader training and certification is desirable.

• T-2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate is desirable.

Work conditions :

• Reside at camp facility May through October.

Environmental Conditions :

• Work outside in various types of weather, terrains and elevations.

Physical conditions :

• Walking, stooping, standing or climbing on slippery steep hillsides , or unpaved surfaces.

• May carry heavy objects of 30-50 lbs.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's 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.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting . If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resourc es Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-572 6

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

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 Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's 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.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$38.47 - $54.13 Hourly