Description

CAMP DIRECTOR

(Recreation Specialist - Job Code: 9327)

Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

THE POSITION

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic and responsible individuals interested in summer employment to supervise recreation programs serving youth from 5 to 12 years old. The summer recreation programs are held at various parks and schools throughout the City of Sunnyvale.

The summer camp program runs June 16 to Aug. 8, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Mandatory Camp Staff Training is Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

Organize and lead recreation activities including arts and crafts, sports, and games
Supervise participants, and teen volunteers on field trips, swim days, special events and all activities held at the programs
Oversee, mentor and assist in training of Counselors in daily job functions of the programs
Take attendance and assist with record-keeping
Issue, maintain, and store equipment and supplies
Interact and communicate effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and City staff
Ensure the safety, and well-being of program participants and teen volunteers
Responsible for planning, purchasing supplies, training, conducting staff meetings and supervising staff
Responsible for preparing newsletters, calendars, and assisting with planning and implementing summer staff training
Experience interacting with the public
Ability to supervise or support staff/volunteers independently in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator
Must complete mandatory training hours by attending scheduled trainings or must get approval to arrange alternative training dates
Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age is 18 years old
Two (2) years or two (2) summer seasons of experience in specific program area (recreation, after school, health & fitness or related field) or population (youth, adults, older adults, special population) identified above
A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (course may be taken after hire)

Licenses/Certifications: Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

Desirable Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi
Experience interacting with the public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Experience with staff/volunteer supervision
32 semester or 48 quarter units completed in Recreation, Education, Kinesiology or closely related field
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.

Selection Process

Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview. Candidates who pass the interview will be invited to attend a camp assessment day to assist with program assignments.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Information

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Kevin Roche, Recreation Coordinator 1 at 408-730-7363 or email: kroche@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

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Instructions For Completing The Supplemental Questionnaire

This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below.

Note: qualifying experience and education history must be reflected on the job application form.

Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.

Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete; qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.

Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

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Are you 18 years of age or older now?

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If you indicated “No” to the question above, list the month, day and year when you turn 18 (for example, June 15, 2025).

04

List below your two years or two summer seasons of experience working with youth in a recreation or education setting (school, childcare, camp, recreation center). Note: two years or two summer seasons of experience is required for Camp Director. If you do not have this experience, note “N/A” and apply for Camp Counselor.

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Experience interacting with the public is desired. Please list your experience, paid or volunteer, in detail below. Include where you gained your experience (type of organization, program, business, school etc.). If none, indicate N/A.

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Please describe your experience with supervising staff/volunteers. If none, indicate “N/A.

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Are you available to work June 9 – August 8? This includes mandatory staff training and 8 weeks of camp. Be prepared to discuss your availability if selected for an interview.

Yes, I’m available for ALL training dates and camp weeks
Yes, but NOT for all dates listed above.
I’m not sure about my availability

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Please list the day(s) you are unable to work.

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