Summer Camp Assistant Director - Torrance

Job Details

Location: 4625 Garnet St, Torrance, CA 90503
Camp Dates: 6/15/2026 (Mon) - 8/7/2026 (Fri) (plus one setup weekend, one breakdown weekend, and an orientation date)
Camp

Hours:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary)
Hourly Wage: $22.00 - $24.50 per hour (actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational 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 to 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.

As a staff member, you’ll help run all facets of a self‑directed camp, build relationships with hundreds of parents and children, train, lead, and inspire a team, and oversee the day‑to‑day operations to keep things running smoothly and safely. This role is also a training ground for future directors.

• Facilitate activities, make connections, and monitor safety and wellness.
• Create and/or oversee activity spaces for self‑selected activities, or 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.
• Report and record details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self.
• Keep track of camper allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Add daily updates and photos to campers’ profiles.

• Do you appreciate and agree with our self‑directed approach for kids?
• Will sparking conversations with staff, campers, and parents fit in your comfort zone? If not, are you willing to grow in this area?
• Are you the type of person who can’t rest until you’ve done everything possible to make someone feel cared for?
• Can you multitask like a Hollywood power agent while staying calm and level‑headed?
• Do you have the stamina to keep up with 4–12 year olds’ energy and can 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)?

• At least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least 2 months of experience working in a camp, or 1 year in an education or child‑care setting.
• By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you.
• You may be asked to chaperone campers on an off‑site field trip where locations demand.

• Past management or leadership experience preferred.
• On‑site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods on your feet, outside, and occasional activity requiring physical exertion.
• Preferred qualifications:
  
  meets local Camp Director qualifications, or is a former Steve & Kate's Camp employee.

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a schooled‑aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per policies and guidelines, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate's Camp's care and the employee.

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
• Assist in camp set‑up and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends.
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
• Participate in athletic games.

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026.