Summer Voyagers Assistant Camp Director

Summer Voyagers Assistant Camp Director – 2026

Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services – Seasonal

Date Posted: 12/8/2025

Location:

Gibbs‑Morrison Cultural Center

Starting at $18.75/hour

Hours are 9 am–5 pm Monday through Friday, from June 1 – August 12, 2026. Camp dates are June 8 – August 9, 2026.

• Attend mandatory staff training sessions
• Assist in planning and instructing program activities and games for camp participants relating to the camp theme
• Ensure the safety of individuals in camp
• Assist in supervising and leading participants in daily camp activities
• Assist in the management and evaluation of counselors, volunteers, and assistant counselors
• Communicate effectively with caregivers regarding participant progress and behavior within the program setting
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by the Program Coordinator
• Enforce late pick‑up policy and ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregivers
• Maintain camp equipment and storage areas
• Assist in completing written reports, such as accident and incident reports, on a timely basis
• Maintain all camp documentation and paperwork
• Notify supervisors of any problems or issues needing special attention
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator & Camp Director

• Experience working with children
• At least 1 year of experience working in a camp setting
• High school diploma or GED
• First Aid/CPR certified or able to obtain prior to start date
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Ability to read staff manuals, memos, and attendance sheets
• Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports and camper behavior reports using prescribed format
• Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employees
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

To apply for this position, please apply online yofevanston.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, including drug/alcohol screening, employment verification, and criminal background check.

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