Summer Camp Manager I [Lake Allatoona – Programming]

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Manager I [Lake Allatoona – Programming] Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $17.50 General Description and Classification Standards Under direction, plans, organizes and administers a City Recreational Summer Camp; manages camp program operations, administration, facilities, and recreational programs for campers; performs related work as required. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a City Recreational Summer Camp at the campsite, including directing the food service, maintenance, recreation, administration, and medical services. For seven weeks, Program Director works at the campsite while the Camp is open. During camp, the Program Director has oversight of all camp functions and uses broad discretion to makes judgments and decisions in collaboration with the assigned Recreation Staff within the overall policy guidelines established by the department. This position will live onsite Monday night through Friday morning. Room and board is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education, business or public administration or a closely related field
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation or camp programs
which includes at least two (2) years at a supervisory level.
Additional recreation or camp experience may be substituted on a year- for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.
Must be able to travel to various locations within the City of Atlanta and to the camps to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid Georgia driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
CPR and first aid certification required at start of the summer season.
City of Atlanta required training June 1st– June 5th, 2026.
Allatoona Campground specific site training and Outdoor Activity Training
Summer staff will be required to work a 10 - hour shift Monday – Friday from June 8th – July 24th, 2026.
All summer staff must be actively involved in the lake with campers during swim times and wear a bathing suit (one-piece for females, swimming trunks with lining for males). Staff is not required to know how to swim or teach swim lessons.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for a City Recreational Summer Camp.
Plans, organizes and directs, through subordinate supervisors, the operation of the camp administrative, recreation programs, food service, maintenance and medical care functions.
In collaboration with assigned Recreation Staff reviews and evaluates the work of camp staff, including taking disciplinary action.
Ensures compliance of camp facilities and activities to pertinent codes, regulations and guidelines; monitors developments related to camp construction and maintenance, evaluates their impact and implements policy and procedure improvements.
Establishes and maintains good public relations with citizens, civic groups, and other departments of governmental agencies.
Prepares or reviews and maintains a wide variety of written reports and records, including reports on camp registration and rental fees, personnel records, periodic progress reports on camp activities, accident reports; prepares maintenance requests and requisitions.
Assists in the development of policy and implements procedures to ensure the health and safety of campers and camp staff, sanitary and safe facilities, and camp security; and performs related work as assigned.