Camp Director - Rec Services Salary $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly Location Stamford, CT Job Type Seasonal/Temporary Department Office of Operations Division Leisure Services Adm. Opening Date 03/02/2026 Closing Date 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit N/A
Description Benefits JOB SUMMARY The Camp Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the summer camp program. Successful Directors exhibit characteristics of responsibility, dependability, leadership, patience, punctuality, hard work, sense of humor, self-control, integrity, common sense, good judgment and a positive, enthusiastic attitude. The Camp Director is responsible for ensuring the care and safety of participants and staff in the summer camp program. The Director also provides guidance and support to the staff they supervise to ensure that activity planning, implementation and supervision is consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Oversight of daily operations of the summer camp program. Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation to plan and schedule appropriate activities for the duration of the camp program. Serve the campers and staff as a positive role model. Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child. Manage both camper and staff behavioral issues. Maintain open communication and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders including children, parents, staff and supervisors. Report any suspected abuse to supervisor in compliance with mandated reporting requirements. Maintain confidentiality. Write reports and maintain documentation. Ongoing maintenance of records such as camper and staff attendance, schedule and time sheets. Coordinate field trips, ensuring appropriate supplies, activities and communication with all relevant parties. Operate city vehicles to transport staff and supplies to and from field trips. Provide pre-camp and in-service staff training and meetings. Maintain cleanliness of all utilized facilities to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Perform duties in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, offices, classrooms, indoor gymnasiums, outdoor fields, waterfront, and field trips to different locations. Perform other related duties as required, directed, or as a situation dictates.
Regular attendance on scheduled workdays is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
Demonstrate creativity and the ability to motivate children with a positive attitude. Excellent role model. Good communicator. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to follow and provide directions to complete assigned tasks. Ability to safely operate Recreation Department vehicles. Knowledge of the Basic principles and practices of community recreation. Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Knowledge of the principles and procedure of confidential record keeping. Knowledge of effective customer service practices. Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children. Ability to plan, coordinate, direct and implement programming, for both individuals and groups, in accordance with curriculum objectives and program philosophy. Ability to effectively operate in an environment which involves sensitive situations with participants, families, staff and the general public. Ability to maintain a professional level of confidentiality with the population being served. Ability to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child. Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Ability to utilize personal computers, tablets and mobile phones to communicate, manage databases and software and complete word processing. Ability to use independent judgement and personal initiative in the performance of duties and in the absence of supervision. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and maintain effective relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years old. Experience working in an after school, camp, recreation or school setting. Experience providing supervision and guidance to members of a staff. Experience working with children. Experience scheduling and planning activities for children.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee may also be asked to engage in physical activities that relate to the programs within reason, such as sports and modified games, long walks on trips, etc. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.
Employer City of Stamford Address 888 Washington Blvd. P.O. Box 10152 Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152 Phone 203-977-4070 Website http://www.stamfordct.gov