Recreation Services Supervisor/Summer Camp Director (Recurrent)

Full Job Description

Children’s Day Camp
Day Camps are held at 22 parks throughout the County of Los Angeles during the summer t for children ages 6 through 11. Camps will be open from Monday, June 15, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026, Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. The goals of the camps include: 1) support working families with full-day custodial care options, 2) foster positive youth development, 3) provide curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, and 4) provide a safe and supervised environment.

Each camp site can serve up to 45 children initially and may increase based on available staffing and need. The program curriculum includes lesson plan themes for each week, hands-on activities, and projects that promote collaboration, curiosity and inquiry that draw from technology and ESTEAM (Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) fields, and includes field trips, guest speakers, games, and activities. The staff ratio is one staff to fifteen children for day-to-day activities and one staff to eight children for field trips.

Requirements

• Lead, schedule, train, evaluate, and supervise camp staff.
• Ensure mandatory staff-to-child ratios are maintained in camp and on field trips.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the camp curriculum, including planning and coordinating field trips.
• Collaborate with educational specialists to plan daily ESTEAM activities.
• Foster positive relationships with caregivers by keeping them informed and engaged in their child's camp experience, addressing concerns, and providing regular updates.
• Ensure strict adherence to all required safety plans, creating a secure environment for both staff and campers.
• Conduct daily safety checks of camp facilities and equipment.
• Train staff on emergency procedures and coordinate regular drills.
• Ensure written operating procedures and plans are submitted to address medical and other emergencies, transportation needs, and oversight of swimming and other specialized recreational activities.
• Manage the enrollment process, including overseeing weekly registrations and maintain enrollment records.
• Attend mandatory health and safety training sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of protocols and procedures.
• Enforce health and safety protocols throughout the camp and conduct regular meetings with staff.
• Ensure that all camp staff meet mandated qualifications.
• Ensure safe and sanitary conditions at the camp site.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor`s degree or higher*
-AND-
One (1) year of experience conducting or assisting in the development and delivery of recreation programs. (Each additional year of experience will substitute for one year of college up to a maximum of two years.)
-AND-
Two (2) years of administrative/supervisory experience overseeing school-age** camp or similar activities***
-AND-
25 years of age or older by Monday, June 15, 2026.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificates are required prior to Monday, June 15, 2026. Training will be provided by the Department if necessary.****

*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within ten (10) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it may be required to be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf(Download PDF reader).

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to the application or sending to the exam analyst.

** School age is defined as 5 to 18 years of age,**** Those who possess these certifications will not need to repeat the training after being hired.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
• Experience as a state-credentialed instructor***** from kindergarten to high school level.

*****In order to receive credit for a state-credentialed instructor, you must include a legible copy of a State Issued license/certificate with your application at the time of filing or e-mail a copy to rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days of filing your job application.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by last day of filing.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based on the application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION:

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Parks and Recreation as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.

We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race.

We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Any questions? Contact us here:

Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Number: 626-588-5112
Department Contact Email: rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
ADA Coordinator Phone: 626-588-5109
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922