Summer Voyager Camp Director

Overview

Position: Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal

Date Posted: 12/8/2025

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center

Title: Summer Voyager Camp Director - 2026

Rate: Starting at $21.75 per hour

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

Responsible for the supervision and safety of children ages 8-13 and the basic instruction; including planning and leading of enrichment activities and games to these children. Responsible for the supervision of counselors, assistant counselors, and volunteers. Responsible for communication with the Program Coordinator concerning these individuals.

• Attend mandatory staff training sessions including camp director training on Saturday, May 23, or complete the online training no later than June 1, 2026.
• Plan and instruct program activities and games for camp participants relating to camp theme.
• Responsible for the safety of individuals in camp.
• Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities and field trips.
• Assist in the management and evaluation of counselors.
• Assist in the management and evaluation of volunteers.
• Assist in the management and evaluation of assistant counselors.
• Responsible for effective and appropriate communication to caregivers regarding participant progress and behavior within program setting.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by the 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 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or working towards bachelor’s in Education or related discipline.
• Experience working with children.
• At least 1 year experience working in a camp setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Physical ability to exert 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 screen, employment verification, and 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. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at  (voice) or  (TTY).

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