Girls Play Strong Camp Director
3 hours ago
Summary: The Girl Play Strong Camp Director is responsible for leading a dynamic, empowering summer camp experience focused on building confidence, strength, and teamwork in girls through sports, play, and creative activities. This role oversees all aspects of camp operations, including program planning, staff supervision, daily scheduling, safety protocols, and positive family communication. The Director ensures a supportive, inclusive, and enthusiastic camp environment where campers can develop skills, make connections, and have fun. Ideal candidates are energetic leaders with a passion for youth development, recreation, and girl-centered programming.
QualificationsQualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be 18 years old or more. One to three months related experience working with youth in a recreational camp setting. Experience supervising staff and/or directing daily work tasks is preferred but not required. Must display a positive and energetic attitude when working with campers. Must be able to get in the water (pool or lake) for recreational swim time with campers.
Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt
Wage Range: $ $23.13 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits:
• Health & Fitness Membership
• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Racquet Sports.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outside and exposed to outside weather conditions including hot and humid weather and cold and rainy weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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