November Break Camp Assistant Director - Seattle - Northgate

About the role

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!

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 some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating activities, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness
• Creating and/or overseeing activity spaces in which campers self-select activities (e.g., sewing, stop-motion animation, maker space, performing arts, arts and crafts, lounging, recreation)
• Working in rotating support roles throughout camp
• Actively supervising campers
• Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
• Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting and recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track of and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Adding daily updates and photos to campers' profiles
• Assisting in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and move-out weekends

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children (1 year preferred), in a professional, personal, or volunteer setting
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Stamina to keep up with children ages 4–12
• Comfort leading groups of kids independently while collaborating with a team
• Calm under pressure and able to calm those around you
• Passion for sharing knowledge and learning new things
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training
• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities
• Participate in athletic games

Pay

Hourly rate: $26.00 – $28.50 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Schedule

Camp dates: November 23, 2026 (Mon) – November 25, 2026 (Wed). Camp hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (actual staff shifts will vary; hours on the final camp day may be extended). Location: 12351 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125.

Benefits

• Sick time where local regulations mandate