Seasonal Camp Director - Jacksonville

Overview

Job Details for Seasonal Director at Steve & Kate's Camp. This position leads and manages camp operations in a self-directed environment, with responsibilities across program delivery, staff management, operations, and community relations.

2051 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule.

6/1/2026 (Mon) – 7/31/2026 (Fri). In addition, two weekends will be required for move-in and move-out of camp.

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Must be available for virtual training on one of the following dates – 4/25, 5/9 or 5/16, 12:00–6:00 pm EST.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.

$1,200 weekly

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute to minute what they do at camp, with whom, and for how long. If you join our team as a Seasonal Director, you will sharpen your leadership skills and gain an immersive experience of creativity and play. Training for this position will begin in April, with progression to ownership of camp positions.

The job, in a nutshell:
Help run all facets of a self-directed camp. Our management team will prepare you for camp and hand you the reins approximately 1–2 weeks before the Summer begins. While running camp, you will build relationships with parents and children, help train, lead and inspire a team, and oversee day-to-day operations for your site to keep things running smoothly, safely and up to code.

If you are interested in a career at Steve & Kate's, this is a great way to gain valuable experience!

If you answer yes to all of the questions below, you should definitely apply:

• 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?
• Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions?
• Are you the type of person who can't rest until you have done everything possible to make someone feel cared for?
• Can you multitask like you are a Hollywood Power Agent while staying calm and friendly?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up with 4–12 year olds and can you lift up to 30 lbs?

• Shares responsibility for all stages of the employee life cycle for seasonal teams of up to 30, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and separation.
• Acts as an on-site manager responsible for all facets of a day camp that runs 8–11 weeks, with an average of 150 campers (or more) per day, generating six- to seven-figure revenue.
• Handles crises, emergencies, behavioral and medical responses as needed.
• Manages customer contact for programs, including responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely manner, and providing exceptional customer service for hundreds of families.
• With support, manages compliance processes and ensures implementation of company, city and state policies for camps and childcare facilities as applicable.
• Manages a six-figure budget for personnel, food and programming needs.
• Oversees logistics and inventory management for hundreds of items valued in six figures.
• Manages relationships with the host school, oversees janitorial arrangements, security and site planning to ensure safe, sanitary and smooth operations.

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor
  20s Degree preferred
• Directors must have at least two seasons of camp supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of experience in child care or education with supervisory experience will be considered.

• Past management or leadership experience; experience hiring and managing teams of 5 or more is preferred
• During camp…