Summer Camp Assistant Director - Evanston

Job Details

Location:

1574 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

Camp Dates: 6/15/2026 (Mon) - 8/7/2026 (Fri) (plus setup and breakdown weekends and orientation)

Camp

Hours:

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (actual shifts may vary)

Hourly Wage: $18.25 - $20.75 per hour (pay depends on experience and other factors)

About Steve & Kate's: We put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute‑to‑minute how to spend their time because making decisions today helps build the confidence they’ll need to tackle the unknown tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be their authentic selves because everyone needs to feel included. If that sounds like something you can get behind, we’re looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy.

As a staff member, you’ll sharpen your leadership skills, learn new ones, and collaborate with interesting people while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

• Do you appreciate and agree with our self‑directed approach for kids?
• Would sparking up conversations with staff, campers, and parents fit in your comfort zone? If it’s out of your comfort zone, are you willing to grow in this area? How would you feel about having challenging conversations and sometimes sensitive interactions with families?
• Are you the type of person who can’t rest until you’ve done everything possible to make someone feel cared for? Like, if someone you knew was in need, would you do more than send them a “thinking of you” text?
• Can you multitask like you’re a Hollywood power agent while keeping calm, level‑headed and nice?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up with 4‑12 year‑olds bursting with energy and creative potential? And can you bench press the equivalent of a kindergartner (just kidding — can you lift up to 30 pounds).
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and learning something new (even from a 3rd grader in the sewing studio)?

Staff members will be responsible for facilitating activities, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. Some staff members will create and/or oversee activity spaces where campers self‑select activities, while others will work in rotating support roles throughout camp. Activities include sewing, stop‑motion animation, maker space, performing arts, arts and crafts, lounging, recreation, and more.

• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensuring compliance with camp policies
• Reporting and recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Adding daily updates and photos to campers’ profiles

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two months of experience working in a camp, or one year in an education or child‑care setting required
• By applying and accepting an offer, you consent to email or text contact by Steve & Kate's
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site field trip where locations demand

• Past management or leadership experience is preferred
• On‑site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods on your feet, outside and occasional activity requiring physical exertion
• One of the following is preferred:
  • Meets local camp director qualifications, or
  • Is a previous Steve & Kate's camp employee

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a school‑aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in the camp's care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role are as follows:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
• Assist in camp set‑up and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends.
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
• Participate in athletic games.

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

Final date to receive applications: April 15, 2026