Day Camp Supervisor

THIS MAY EXTEND TO THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR AS A SITE SUPERVISOR 1 POSITION WITH A PAY RANGE OF $30.93 TO $47.99/HOUR .

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Site Supervisor II, the Day Camp Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of operations of a summer day camp for school aged children and directs activities. The Day Camp Supervisor is responsible for following agency policies, procedures and all applicable laws to ensure compliance within the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides positive leadership, and coaching/mentoring to site staff
• Works collaboratively with staff, participants, and parents
• Plans daily activities for day camp participants
• Directs the work of the Senior Day Camp Leader and Summer Day Camp Leader
• Maintains accurate attendance records for each participant enrolled in the day camp
• Confers with Site Supervisor II and staff regarding child's behavioral problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior
• Maintains a clean, safe, healthy, and orderly environment including indoor and outdoor areas
• Follows health and safety standards for food handling, hand washing, and universal precautions with exposure to blood
• Possesses knowledge of Emergency Disaster Plan 
• Arranges medical attention for ill or injured children in accordance with parent's instructions
• Notifies supervisor of facility maintenance needs
• Monitors and approves staff timecards
• Plans, preps and shops for supplies as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of: Techniques and activities used to develop recreation opportunities for school-age children; strategies and methods used to motivate and engage children; managerial skills such as communication, scheduling, supply ordering. 

Ability to: Understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; organize and prioritize workload; exercise good judgment and due caution in the performance of assigned duties; analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters; work effectively under stress; create and maintain a caring respectful environment for children; to establish and sustain effective work relationships with others; provide direct support to children; participate in formal and informal communication with parent/caregiver regarding children’s behavior.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises Day Camp Leaders and Senior Day Camp Leaders

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A review of this position has excluded marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

Education and Experience: College Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in recreation, child development or a related field; or two years related management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as, speak effectively before groups of participants, parents and/or employees within the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages. 

Computer Skills: Solid experience working with Microsoft Office 13 which includes word outlook, processing, spreadsheets and database programs. 

Reasoning Abilities: Must have the ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The noise level in the day camp environment is often noisy with very dynamic movement.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Seasonal programs may expose the individual to natural weather conditions such as sun, cold, rain, and other conditions that may not be predictable.

If required to operate a vehicle:

• Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Acceptable driving record and qualification for insurability by the Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation insurance carrier.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Evidence of TB clearance

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required. Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include participants, visitors, employees and other community members).