Join Our Team: As a Seasonal Summer Day Camp Director with the City of West Linn Parks & Recreation!
The City of West Linn is seeking a dependable, responsible, and enthusiastic individual with strong leadership skills to join our team as a Full time temporary(non-benefited) Summer camp Director to work in the Parks & Recreation Department’s summer programs May-August.
This position supervises youth summer day camp programs at 2 different sites with kids at the camps ranging in age from 5-12. The Camp Director is responsible for day-to-day operations and ensuring the safety and well-being of participants and staff. Key Responsibilities include supervising Recreation Leaders and Recreation Supervisors, providing creative leadership, input for program content, and overall supervision of each program. Workweek will be Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., however, additional weekend and evening duties may be assigned. Must be available from May- August 2026
- Supervise staff and youth at day camp programs.
- Reports to assigned Recreation Coordinator
- Oversight of daily operations of 2 summer camps
- Ability to effectively communicate with recreation attendants, site supervisors, parents, and campers.
- Supervise the organization and scheduling of activities for the participants attending camps and programs. These activities will include games, arts & crafts, sports, drama activities, and other special activities.
- Manage both camper and staff behavioral issues.
- Screen and Train youth volunteers.
- Schedule weekly on-site presenters
- Coordinate weekly field trips, ensuring appropriate supplies, activities and communication with all relevant parties.
- Order supplies as necessary.
- Maintain accurate records and Serve as Timekeeper for Site Supervisors and Recreation Attendants
- Ensure and enforce that the staff, as specified, maintains the sites.
- Train and Ensure Supervisors, Recreation Leaders and Volunteers are implementing the recreation program as directed by the City of West Linn Parks and Recreation Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Successful candidate must be 18 years of age.
- Valid Driver's license and a good driving record
- Requires daily attendance.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification required (free training is provided before camp starts)
- Must pass a pre-employment screening process
- Ability to organize, direct and coordinate multiple tasks related to several programs at several site locations.
- Ability to deal with diverse populations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with other employees.
- Ability to understand and implement program policies.
- Ability to supervise 12-14 staff members.
- High school graduate or GED.
Experience and Training- Educational background in recreation, therapeutic recreation, education or related experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Current certification in First Aid and C.P.R. preferred (free training will be offered)
EEO Policy: The City of West Linn is committed to equal employment opportunity as a way to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified employees. Moreover, it is the intent of the city to actively support and comply with local, state and federal law. Accordingly: We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Veterans Preference:Veterans Preference: The City of West Linn provides qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, state service members, or former state service members” with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application as well as the City's Veteran's Preference Form, providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status.
Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Current and former State Service Members may submit The Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214); or (b) The National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (a federal NGB Form 22 or DD Form 214-1)
An applicant for a position with a public employer claiming state servicemember, former state servicemember, veteran or disabled veteran percentage points may submit a summary of benefits letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any other official document, provided that the letter or other official document demonstrates that the applicant is a state servicemember, former state servicemember, veteran or disabled veteran, with the application for employment.
