Assistant Camp Director- Fleetwood-Jourdain 2026

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete all required paperwork by assigned deadlines
• Complete all required trainings and certifications
• Review and follow updated policies and procedures
• Aid in staff training, orientation, and onboarding
• Communicate concerns, issues, or updates directly to the Camp Director
• Build positive working relationships with camp and building staff

Essential Functions

• Follow and help enforce all Camp Handbook guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Absorb and oversee daily camp operations, schedules, and program flow
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to Camp Counselors
• Support group supervision with attention to safety, health, behavior management, camper engagement, and skill development
• Lead and support indoor and outdoor recreational activities
• Aid in planning and implementing age-appropriate programs including arts and crafts, sports, games, special events, and field trips
• Promote camper participation and foster a positive, inclusive camp culture
• Assist in maintaining camper attendance, records, incident reports, and documentation
• Ensure awareness of camper medical needs and emergency procedures
• Address camper behavior concerns and assist with conflict resolution
• Collaborate with the Camp Director to address issues related to facilities, programming, staffing, and campers
• Provide customer service and support to parents/guardians as needed
• Report all accidents, incidents, or injuries immediately to the Camp Director
• Maintain awareness of staff well-being and report concerns related to illness or exhaustion
• Aid in enforcement of camp rules and policies under the guidance of the Camp Director
• Absorb and maintain equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate good judgment, leadership, and willingness to accept responsibility

Marginal Functions

• Knowledge of basic computer programs, including Word, Excel and Internet.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Completion of 12th grade by the start of camp
• Strong interest, maturity and judgment in working with children in an outdoor setting
• Knowledge and experience in camp related activities preferred
• Possess the ability to work as a team member with other counselors and senior staff members
• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to learn
• Physical Requirements Of Work
• Ability to work primarily indoors and is occasionally subject to outdoor environmental conditions – no effective protection from the weather conditions or temperature changes
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly
• Have the ability to lift, reach handle, finger, kneel, bend, stand for long periods of time, talk, hear, feel, smell, climb, maintain balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, and see the nature of the object by the eye
• No environmental hazards associated with this classification
• 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 medical examination, 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 a person’s 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
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