Camp Olathe Director & Assistant Director

  • City Of Olathe
  • Olathe, Kansas
  • Mar 07, 2024
Full Time Administration and Management Clerical and Administrative Support

Job Description

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Employment Type
Seasonal (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Come and join the fun this summer at Camp Olathe! The Parks and Recreation Department at the City of Olathe is looking for experienced individuals to operate one of five outdoor summer camps at our beautiful Olathe parks.

You will design and deliver program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers' age and abilities. You'll manage daily camp operations and staff and ensure compliance with all KDHE regulations.

The camp is a traditional outdoor day camp for school age children. Hours of operations are Monday-Friday between 7AM and 6PM.

Camp Dates: Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, August 2, 2024.

Required training/meetings will occur as follows:
  • April 29 - Directors Retreat Day 1 @ OCC 6pm-8pm
  • May 2 (4p-8p) - CPR Training option 1
  • May 8 (5:30p-7p) - New Hire @ OCC
  • May 11 (am) - 8a-12p CPR Training option 2
  • May 13 - Directors Retreat Day 2 @ OCC 6pm-8pm
  • May 25 - All camp training - @ OCC (9am-5pm)


For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

  • Complete essential takes in regards to opening and closing camp for the summer season
  • Effectively communicate with parents, campers, co-workers, and supervisor(s).
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service
  • Coordinate the work of camp staff which includes but is not limited to: assigning tasks, training on task performance, schedule work shifts, review and evaluate performance.
  • Follow all City, KDHE and camp policies and procedures.
  • Follow basic supervision responsibilities:
    • Participate with campers in group and individual activities.
    • Enforce safety rules.
    • Stay with and interact with campers at all times.
    • Intervene when campers are likely to injure themselves or others.
  • Prepare, set-up, and clean-up activities.
  • Assist campers with self-selected activities.
  • Assist with preparing, serving, and cleaning up snack.
  • Receive the appropriate training: first aid and CPR, child abuse and neglect awareness, signs and symptoms of illness, and OPRD seasonal employee training.


Experience & Education Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with school age youth. Preferably experience working in camp setting.

Education (preferred): Bachelor's degree relating to or similar to child development and or education. Knowledge of youth and youth development; skills needed in planning programs and setting schedule. Knowledge of human resource management, maintenance, transportation issues, and program activities specific to the camp's population is preferred.

License & Certification(s): Requires first aid and CPR training.

Supplemental Information: Must successfully pass a supplemental background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen. Camp director will work 40 hours per week; 11 weeks.

Job Address

Olathe, Kansas United States View Map