Camp PineTree Manager

Overview

Under the supervision of full-time Recreation personnel, a Camp Pine Tree Manager plans, facilitates, and oversees the daily operations of a summer day camp for ages 6-11. The position works with 15-20 camp staff to offer a quality program. The Camp Pine Tree Manager(s) must further the Greenbelt Recreation Department’s summer camp mission through their personal conduct, attitude, and leadership, setting the standard for the entire camp.

• Assist in pre-summer camp planning and organization.
• Participate in the hiring of camp counselors and specialists.
• Manage camp interns (interviewing, hiring, scheduling, supervising, evaluating); structure and coordinate pre-summer and ongoing training for camp staff.
• Supervise and mentor roughly 15-20 camp counselors and specialists.
• Manage daily operations of day camp serving roughly 100 campers.
• Promote staff unity and monitor staff morale.
• Prepare necessary rosters and sign-in and sign-out sheets.
• Modify the daily schedule as necessary.
• Ensure proper camper behavior through the summer camp 3 R’s policy and address any behavior concerns.
• Work with inclusion staff when campers require additional support.
• Maintain open line of communication between the camp and camper parents regarding camp activities, behavior issues, and other pertinent topics.
• Communicate daily with full-time Recreation personnel.
• Assign staff for after care and substitutions.
• Ensure proper usage of supplies, facilities, and equipment.
• Ensure proper documentation of all first aid, incident, and accident occurrences.
• Complete mid-season and end of summer evaluations of camp counselors and specialists.

Computer;
General Office Equipment

Education and Experience:

• 21 years or older.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Experience in education, recreation, or related fields preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Must be available for entire camp season (Monday-Friday, June 15 - August 14, 2026).

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Knowledge:

• Behavior management strategies for children ages 6-11.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills:

• Program planning and organization
• Program management
• Time management
• Written and verbal communication
• The use of software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
  Dropbox;
  Zoom;
  Google suite.

Abilities:

• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Ability to work with and without close supervision.
• Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships with colleagues, instructors, and community partners.
• Good listening skills and a creative, solution-oriented mindset. Ability to provide effective one-on-one assistance to program participants and instructors.
• Steady leadership combined with adaptability. Readiness to adjust planned activities as needed based on factors such as instructor absence, inclement weather or public health conditions.
• Ability to communicate promptly by email, text, and/or phone.

Work is typically performed in and around Recreation Department facilities with a biweekly trip off campus. The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

Note
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This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.