Sports Camp Director - 2026

Title: Sports Camp Director - Summer 2026
Position Type: Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Date Posted: 11/15/25
Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center

Description:
Responsible for the supervision and safety of children ages 6-11 and the basic instruction; including planning and leading of enrichment activities and games to these children. Responsible for the supervision of counselors, assistant counselors and volunteers. Responsible for communication with the Program Coordinator concerning these individuals.

Job Summary:

• Attend mandatory staff training sessions
• Plan and instruct program activities and games for camp participants relating to camp theme
• Responsible for the safety of individuals in camp
• Responsible for the check in/out of campers
• Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities and field trips
• Assist in the management and evaluation of counselors
• Assist in the management and evaluation of volunteers
• Assist in the management and evaluation of assistant counselors
• Responsible for effective and appropriate communication to caregivers regarding participant progress and behavior within program setting
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by Program Coordinator
• Enforce late pick up policy and ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
• Responsible for care and maintenance of camp equipment and storage areas
• Complete written reports such as accident, incident on a timely basis
• Responsible for maintenance of all camp paperwork.
• Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or working towards Bachelor’s in Education or related discipline.
• Experience working with children
• At least 1 year experience working in a camp setting
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Ability to read staff manuals, memos, and attendance sheets
• Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports and camper behavior reports using prescribed format
• Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employees
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
  
  Rate:
• Starting at $21.75/ hour
  
  Schedule:
  Hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. Camp dates are June 15-August 7.
  
  Application Procedure:
  To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date. 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 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. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY)