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Camp Director - Youth Basketball Summer Day Camp

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Camp Director - Youth Basketball Summer Day Camp

Salary

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

Park & Cultural Services, GA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-00007

Department

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services

Division

Athletics

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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+ Benefits

Job Summary & General Information

The City of Alpharetta is accepting applications for the seasonal position of Youth Basketball Camp Director.

Alpharetta Youth Basketball Camp, children ages 6-11

The purpose of this position is to assist with the organizing and supervision of the day-to-day operation of the youth basketball summer camp program. The Camp Director reports to the Program Coordinator and Supervisor at the Wills Park Recreation Center. The Camp Director would need to be available to work from June 8 – July 20. The Camp Directors may be required to work the months before camp sporadically helping with inventory, camp planning, and staff interviews.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Camp Director will be responsible for the daily operation of the Youth Basketball Summer Camp. Activity areas include indoor and outdoor games, basketball skills training and games, fitness activities, some arts and crafts, on-site enrichment programs, with the potential to supervise some field trips; as well as group lunches and snack time, pre/ post camp care.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

The Camp Director will be responsible for:

+ Pre-camp planning and daily programming.

+ Assisting with training, supervising, motivating, and evaluating camp counselors; reviewing progress and directing changes as needed.

+ Supervising the daily operations of the assigned camp; provides general direction to staff and campers.

+ Health, safety, and care of all participants, staff, and volunteers

+ Care of supplies, equipment, and facilities

+ Procurement of camp supplies, equipment, and snack items as needed.

+ Following and enforcing all policies outlined in the camp training and city personnel manuals.

+ Handling discipline issues and emergencies

+ Rendering first aid in cases of minor injuries

+ Assist with maintaining and monitoring accurate records and forms such as employee timesheets, attendance (sign-in and sign-out sheets), behavioral incidents, accident reports, parental communication, and medical issues

+ Performing daily inspections of the camp concerning safety and cleanliness

+ Assisting with light-duty cleaning, and the setup and breakdown of tables and chairs

+ Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the camp programs and staff.

+ Coordinating and implementing camp schedule of activities.

+ Participating in parent conferences as needed

+ Performing miscellaneous tasks as directed

This is not a desk job. The Camp Director is expected to take an active, hands-on role in the daily operation of the camp -- interacting regularly with participants, parents, staff, and supervisors to provide high-quality experience for all stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

+ At least two (2) years of paid or volunteer experience planning, organizing, and supervising art and recreational activities for groups of children ages 6-14 in a structured environment is preferred.

+ Individuals with a background in physical education, working with children, or formal instruction are strongly desired.

+ Individuals must have a strong familiarity with the sport of basketball, its rules, gameplay styles, and training methods.

+ Applicant must have knowledge of summer camp planning and administration.

+ Applicant must have strong leadership, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

+ Applicant must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Exceptional communication skills are essential.

+ Applicant must have some PC skills, particularly with the internet, e-mail, MS Excel, and Word documents.

+ Applicant must be willing to work cooperatively with others.

+ Applicant must be able to interpret policies and procedures.

+ Applicant must provide their own transportation.

+ Applicant must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

+ Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of this role, with or without accommodation.

+ Applicant must be willing to work a flexible daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, from May 26 - July 31.

+ Applicant must be able to attend mandatory Camp Staff orientation/training sessions scheduled Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29.

+ Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

+ Applicant must clear a criminal background check.

+ Applicant must pass a mandatory drug test.

+ Hired applicants must possess a valid certificate of course completion for First Aid training that includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Children and Infants, first aid, and AED. This training must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The City of Alpharetta will offer a CPR course during the week of camp training for all those who need this certification.

+ Hired applicants must provide official verification as to identity and work authorization.

Supplemental Information

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Alpharetta and the employee and is subject to modifications as the needs and requirements of the position change.

The City of Alpharetta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Alpharetta will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

No benefits offered

Employer

City of Alpharetta, GA

Department

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services

Address

2 Park Plaza Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009

Website

https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks

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