Summer Camp Assistant Director - Austin - North

Job Details

Location: 300 E Huntland Dr, Austin, TX 78752

Camp Dates: 5/26/2026 (Tue) – 7/31/2026 (Fri) (plus setup and breakdown weekends, orientation date)

Camp

Hours:

8:00 am – 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary)

Hourly Wage: $18.25 – $20.75 per hour (range based on experience and other factors)

About us: At 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 self‑confidence they’ll need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. We value empowering our staff to be whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included. Sound like something you can get behind?

If so, 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 inherent 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 is 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 all while keeping calm, level headed, and nice?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up (literally) 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 & learning something new (even from a 3rd grader in the sewing studio)?

We help run all facets of a self‑directed camp. While working alongside a Director, you’ll build relationships with parents and children, help them overcome fears, discover passions, and find their groove. You’ll train, lead, and inspire a team, and oversee day‑to‑day operations to keep things running smoothly and safely. You may also manage camp operations independently, including opening or closing the location.

This role serves as a training ground for future Directors.

Some staff members facilitate activities, make connections, and monitor safety and wellness. Others create or oversee activity spaces that campers self‑select, while some work in rotating support roles. Activities include sewing, stop‑motion animation, maker space, performing arts, arts and crafts, lounging, recreation, and more.

• Actively supervise campers
• Maintain an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Report and record details of notable concerns or incidents, including injuries to campers, staff, or self
• Track and be aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Add 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
• 2 months of experience in a camp, or 1 year in an education or child‑care setting required
• By applying and accepting an offer, you consent to receiving emails or texts from Steve & Kate's
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site field trip where the location requires it

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

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening,…