Camp Director/Assistant Director

TITLE:                                    Ecology Center Camp Director/Assistant Director
PAY RATE:                             Starting at $18.75/hour for Assistant Director, $21.75/hour for Director
DEPARTMENT:                      Parks and Recreation
DATES:                                  May 28 –May 31, 2025, June 7th: Director Training
                                             June 2-June 6, 2025: All-Staff training
                                             June 9 – August 8, 2025: Camp Season
                                             Additional dates may be available after August 11, 2025
 
Position Type: Parks and Recreation – Seasonal
 
Location: Ecology Center
 
Description:
Responsible for the supervision and safety of children ages 4-14 and camp day coordination and instruction. Responsible for planning and leading of science/nature education, activities, and games for camp participants.  Responsible for the supervision of counselors, assistant counselors and volunteers.  Responsible for communication with the Program Coordinator concerning these individuals.
 
Job Summary:
Attend mandatory staff training sessions the weeks of May 28th - June 7th
Plan and lead program activities and games for camp participants relating to the camp theme
Responsible for the safety of individuals in camp
Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities and field trips – may include overnight camping, canoeing and fishing
Assist in the management and evaluation of counselors
Assist in the management and evaluation of assistant counselors
Assist in the management and evaluation of volunteers
Responsible for effective and appropriate communication to caregivers regarding participant progress and behavior within program setting
Attend staff meetings as scheduled by Program Coordinator
Enforce late pick up policy and ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
Responsible for care and maintenance of camp equipment and storage areas
Complete written reports such as accident, incident and the like on a timely basis
Responsible for maintenance of all camp paperwork
Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention
Performs other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator
 
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or working towards Bachelor’s in Education, Environmental Education, Outdoor Education, or related discipline.
Experience working with children
High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year experience working in a camp setting
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with complex problems
Ability to read staff manuals, memoranda, and attendance sheets
Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports and camper behavior reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and style.
Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employees; speaking extemporaneously on a variety of subjects.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
 
Rate:
Starting at $18.75/hour for Assistant Director, $21.75/hour for Director
 
Schedule:
This is a full-time, seasonal summer position. Schedule includes ten consecutive weeks during the summer. Typical working hours are 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at camp location.
 
Application Procedure:
To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
 
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position.  Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check