Summer Camp Assistant Director - Manhattan - Washington Square

Job Details

9 Washington Square E, New York City, NY 10003

7/13/2026 (Mon) - 8/21/2026 (Fri) – includes one weekend to set up, one weekend to break down, and an orientation date.

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

$20.25 - $22.75 per hour. This range reflects what we anticipate offering for this job opening. Final compensation will depend on experience and other relevant factors.

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 their 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 Steve & Kate's staff member, you'll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

The job in a nutshell is to help run all facets of a self‑directed camp.

Working alongside a Director, you'll build relationships with hundreds of parents and children, help them overcome fears and discover passions, train, lead, and inspire a team, and oversee day‑to‑day operations to keep things running smoothly and safely. You may manage camp operations without the Director on site, including opening or closing the location. This role is a training ground for future directors, so if you’re interested in a career at Steve & Kate's, it’s a great way to gain valuable experience.

• Do you appreciate and agree with our self‑directed approach for kids?
• Would sparking conversations with staff, campers, and parents fit in your comfort zone? If it is out of your comfort zone, are you willing to grow? 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? If someone you know is in need, would you go beyond a “thinking of you” text?
• Can you multitask like a Hollywood power agent while staying 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? 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 will create and/or oversee activity spaces where campers self‑select activities; 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 supervise campers
• Maintain an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensure compliance with camp policies
• Record and report incidents and injuries
• Track 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.
• Minimum 2 months experience working in a camp, or 1 year in education or childcare setting.
• By applying and accepting an offer, you permit us to email or text you.
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site field trip where location demands.

• Past management or leadership experience is preferred.
• On‑site management at camp can be physically demanding; extended periods standing, outdoors, and occasional physical exertion required.
• One of the following is preferred:
  • Meets local Camp Director qualifications.
  • Previous Steve & Kate's Camp employee.

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