Sports Camp Director

Title

Sports Camp Director – Summer 2026

Parks, Recreation & Community Services – Seasonal

11/15/25

Chandler-Newberger Community Center

Starting at $21.75 per hour

Hours:

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camp dates:
June 15 – August 7.

• Attend mandatory staff training sessions.
• Plan and instruct program activities and games for camp participants related to the camp theme.
• Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities and field trips.
• Ensure the safety of participants, manage check‑in/out, and enforce late pick‑up policy.
• Provide effective communication to caregivers regarding participant progress and behavior.
• Maintain camp equipment, storage areas, and all paperwork.
• Complete written reports promptly, including accident and incident reports.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by the Program Coordinator.
• Assist in the management and evaluation of counselors, assistant counselors, and volunteers.
• Communicate any problems or issues that require special attention to the supervisor(s).
• Perform other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator.

• Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Education or related discipline.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children.
• At least one year of experience in a camp setting.
• Strong common-sense judgement in following instructions.
• Proficiency in reading staff manuals, memos, and attendance sheets.
• Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports, and camper behavior reports using prescribed formats.
• Effective verbal direction to subordinates and clear communication with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demands exceed sedentary work requirements.

To apply, submit your application online yofevanston.org before the closing date. Selected candidates will be required to provide proof of the licences, certifications, and education needed for this position. Candidates will also undergo pre‑employment processes including drug/alcohol screening, employment verification, and a criminal background check.

The City of Evanston is an equal‑opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring mobility or communications assistance should contact Human Resources at 847‑448‑8204 (voice) or 847‑866‑5095 (TTY).